thyrotrophic hormone (Meaning)

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thyrotrophic hormone (n)

anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland

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Thyrotrophic hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.
TSH levels can be used as an indicator of thyroid function, with elevated levels indicating hypothyroidism.
Thyrotrophic hormone receptors on thyroid cells bind TSH, initiating a cascade of events that results in thyroid hormone release.
TSH secretion is regulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.
Hyperthyroidism can result from an excessive production of thyrotrophic hormone, causing an overactive thyroid gland.
TSH deficiency can lead to hypothyroidism, characterized by underactive thyroid function and symptoms such as fatigue.
Thyrotrophic hormone stimulates the growth and differentiation of thyroid tissue during fetal development.
Radioimmunoassays can be used to measure thyrotrophic hormone levels in the blood.
Pituitary adenomas may secrete excessive thyrotrophic hormone, leading to hyperthyroidism.
Thyrotrophic hormone is essential for maintaining normal thyroid hormone levels and metabolic balance in the body.

anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Thyrotrophic hormone (TSH), secreted by the anterior pituitary gland, stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.

TSH levels can be used as an indicator of thyroid function, with elevated levels indicating hypothyroidism.

Thyrotrophic hormone receptors on thyroid cells bind TSH, initiating a cascade of events that results in thyroid hormone release.

TSH secretion is regulated by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) from the hypothalamus.