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What hormone does the hypothalamus produce?


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Hypothalamus:

  1. Hypothalamus is a tiny region located at the base of the brain.
  2. It is responsible for secreting several hormones and regulates psychological cycles, emotional responses, and sexual activities.

Various hormones secreted by the hypothalamus are:

  1. Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH): CRH is involved in the body’s response to emotional stress.
  2. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH): It is responsible for producing reproductory hormones.
  3. Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH): It plays an important role in the function of many body parts, such as the muscles and gastrointestinal tract.
  4. Somatostatin: Somatostatin works to stop the pituitary gland from releasing certain hormones, including growth hormones and TSH.
  5. Oxytocin: Oxytocin controls many important behaviors and emotions.
  6. Vasopressin: vasopressin regulates water levels in the body. When vasopressin is released, it signals the kidneys to reabsorb the water.
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