What Hormone does the Hypothalamus produce?
Answer
The hypothalamus produces several important hormones, many of which control the pituitary gland.
The main hypothalamic hormones are:
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TRH (thyrotropin-releasing hormone) : stimulates TSH release.
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CRH (corticotropin-releasing hormone) : stimulates ACTH release.
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GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) : stimulates LH and FSH release.
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GHRH (growth hormone-releasing hormone) : stimulates growth hormone release.
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Somatostatin (GHIH) :inhibits growth hormone release.
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Dopamine (prolactin-inhibiting hormone) : inhibits prolactin release.
The hypothalamus also produces oxytocin and ADH (vasopressin). These are transported to and released from the posterior pituitary.