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The Pituitary Gland pp 145–169Cite as

Thyrotropin and Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone

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Part of the book series: Clinical Surveys in Endocrinology ((CSED,volume 1))

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Pituitary thyrotropin, or thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), as the name implies, is the principal regulator that governs the growth and function of the thyroid gland. The secretion, metabolism, regulatory control, and actions of this important glycoprotein form the basis of this chapter.

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