Mathematical model of pituitary thyrotropic function.
A nonlinear differential equation is used to develop a mathematical model describing the time course of thyrotropin (TSH) concentral to real data shows that pituitary responsiveness to TRH is highest in euthyroidism, reduced in primary hypothyroidism, and lowest in hyperthyroidism.
D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000378:metabolism; D007037:Hypothyroidism / Q000378:metabolism; D008297:Male; D008954:Models, Biological; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000187:drug effects*; D010903:Pituitary Gland, Anterior / Q000187:drug effects*; D013963:Thyroid Hormones / Q000097:blood; D013972:Thyrotropin / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D013974:Thyroxine / Q000494:pharmacology; D014284:Triiodothyronine / Q000494:pharmacology
D013963:Thyroid Hormones; D014284:Triiodothyronine; D013973:Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; D013972:Thyrotropin; D013974:Thyroxine