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Biological bases on the concept of hypothalamic-pituitary ‘imprinting

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Endocrine control of genital development and function is exerted by the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. The initial signal comes from the hypothalamus which, by secreting a recently isolated and synthesised peptide hormone (GnRH), stimulates the pituitary secretion of the gonadotropins FSH and LH. These in turn control the secretion of gonadal steroids that are different for the male (testosterone of testicular origin) and the female (oestrogen of ovarian origin).

Source: Medicina e Morale

DOI: 10.4081/mem.1984.1469

Authors: Antonino Barbarino, Laura De Marinis

Institution: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Language: English

Topic: Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones

Subfield: Reproductive Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4403218737

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