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1. Corticotropin ( ACTH ) is a hormone that is released from the anterior pituitary in response to stress situations.
2. The parvocellular neurosecretary neurons of the hypothalamus release corticotropin-releasing hormone ( CRH ) which is sent to the anterior pituitary.
3. Thyroid-stimulating hormone ( TSH ) is another important hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary cells in the brain.
4. *One more thing, some cells in the hypothalamus actually synaptically release neurohormones directly into the bloodstream via the anterior pituitary.
5. Most anterior pituitary hormones exhibit a diurnal rhythm of release, which is subject to modification by stimuli influencing the hypothalamus.
6. Estrogen negative feedback on the anterior pituitary greatly decreases the secretion of FSH, which inhibits follicular development and helps prevent ovulation.
7. In general, the intermediate lobe tends to be well developed, and may equal the remainder of the anterior pituitary in size.
8. Estrogen negative feedback on the anterior pituitary greatly decreases the release of FSH, which inhibits follicular development and helps prevent ovulation.
9. Prolactin cells are acidophilic by hematoxylin & eosin stains and comprise about 20 % of all cells in the anterior pituitary gland.
10. The anterior pituitary secretes FSH and LH at high levels due to the dysfunction of the ovaries and consequent low estrogen levels.