MeSH definition : Peptide hormones produced by NEURONS of various regions in the HYPOTHALAMUS. They
are released into the pituitary portal circulation to stimulate or inhibit PITUITARY
GLAND functions. VASOPRESSIN and OXYTOCIN, though produced in the hypothalamus, are
not included here for they are transported down the AXONS to the POSTERIOR LOBE OF
PITUITARY before being released into the portal circulation.;
Peptide hormones produced by NEURONS of various regions in the HYPOTHALAMUS. They
are released into the pituitary portal circulation to stimulate or inhibit PITUITARY
GLAND functions. VASOPRESSIN and OXYTOCIN, though produced in the hypothalamus, are
not included here for they are transported down the AXONS to the POSTERIOR LOBE OF
PITUITARY before being released into the portal circulation.