Releasing & Inhibitory Neurons of Hypophysis (Pituitary)

• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: a) Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone (GHRH) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: Growth Hormone (GH) Functional Result: Stimulates linear Growth in Epiphyseal Cartilages
• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: A) Growth Hormone-Inhibiting Hormone (Somatostatin) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: a) Growth Hormone (Reduced Production) Functional Result: Reduces linear Growth in Epiphyseal Cartilages
• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: a) Prolactin-Releasing Hormone (PRH) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: a) Prolactin (Luteotropic Hormone, LTH) functional result: a) Stimulates Lactogenesis
• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: a) Prolactin- Inhibiting Hormone (PIH) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: Prolactin (Luteotropic Hormone, LTH) reduced production functional result: a) Reduces Lactogenesis
• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: a) Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone (CRH) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: a) Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) functional result: a) Stimulates adrenal gland to produce Corticosteroids and Sex Hormones
• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: a) Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone (TRH) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: a) Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Functional Result: a) Stimulates thyroid gland to produce Thyroxine
• Hypothalamic Regulatory Hormone: a) Luteinizing Hormone-Releasing Hormone (LHRH) b) Follicle-Stimulating Releasing Hormone (FSRH) Anterior Pituitary Hormone: a) luteinizing Hormone (LH) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) functional result: a) Stimulates ovarian follicles and production of Estrogen and Progesterone