Thyrotrophic Hormone (Noun)
Meaning
Anterior pituitary hormone that stimulates the function of the thyroid gland.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The hypothalamus indirectly stimulates the thyroid gland by secreting thyrotrophic hormone-releasing hormone, which stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyrotrophic hormone.
- Thyrotrophic hormone is secreted by cells in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and is used to regulate the increase of thyroid hormone production in the thyroid gland.
- Thyrotrophic hormone acts as a messenger between the hypothalamus and the thyroid gland to maintain thyroid homeostasis.
- Thyrotrophic hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland in response to the low levels of thyroid hormones in the blood.
- The effect of thyrotrophic hormone on the thyroid gland is stimulating the release of hormones such as thyroxine and triiodothyronine into the bloodstream.