Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis

Overview: Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Regulatory Mechanisms 

Hypothalamus-Released HormoneRegulatory Mechanism Anterior Pituitary-Released Hormone
GnRHStimulates • LH
 • FSH
CRHStimulates • ACTH
GHRHStimulates • GH
TRHStimulates • TSH
 • Prolactin
Somatostatin Inhibits • GH
 • TSH
DopamineInhibits • Prolactin