Name one hypothalamic hormone.

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Hypothalamus:
The hypothalamus is a small gland that sits above the pituitary gland towards the base of the brain.
The hypothalamus is an important part of the brain because it serves as a direct link between the endocrine and neurological systems via the pituitary gland.
Some important hypothalamic hormones secreted in the anterior area are:
Vasopressin
Oxytocin
Thyrotropin-releasing Hormone (TRH)
Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone
Somatostatin
Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

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