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n. - Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the gland at the base of the neck.

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  • The hypothalamus releases a hormone called thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH), which sends a signal to the pituitary to release thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
  • The TSH, aka Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, or thyrotropin for short.
  • The hypothalamus secretes thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), triggering the pituitary to make thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
  • The hypothalamus secretes thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH), which tells the pituitary to make thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
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