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Title: Endocrine System: The Hypothalamic–Pituitary Axis Post by: gravitygap on Sep 3, 2012 Prolactin is unique in that the main ventral hypothalamic hormone regulating its secretion (___________), inhibits its release.
____________ (hormone) increases prolactin release. Very high levels of this hormone during pregnancy actually block the effect of prolactin on milk production. Title: Re: Endocrine System: The Hypothalamic–Pituitary Axis Post by: bio_man on Sep 3, 2012 Content hidden
Title: Re: Endocrine System: The Hypothalamic–Pituitary Axis Post by: gravitygap on Sep 3, 2012 Got it. thanks.
Prolactin is unique in that the main ventral hypothalamic hormone regulating its secretion dopamine inhibits its release. Estrogen increases prolactin release. Very high levels of this hormone during pregnancy actually block the effect of prolactin on milk production. |