Neuroendocrinology of pituitary hormone regulation.
Hormone secretion from the pituitary gland is dependent on the intimate association between the hypothalamus and pituitary by vascular and neuronal connections. The anatomic organization of these networks and their specific peptide and/or amide mediators are described in detail. Pertinent factors governing hypothalamic regulation of anterior pituitary secretion are also discussed.
Lechan
R M
RM
Endocrine Division, New England Medical Center Hospitals.
D006801:Humans; D007031:Hypothalamus / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D007033:Hypothalamus, Middle / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008473:Median Eminence / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009474:Neurons / Q000166:cytology; D010902:Pituitary Gland / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D010904:Pituitary Gland, Posterior / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior / Q000378:metabolism*
D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior