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hypothalamusRegion of the brain below the cerebrum which regulates rhythmic activity and physiological stability within the body, including water balance and temperature. It regulates the production of the pituitary gland's hormones and controls that part of the nervous system governing the involuntary muscles. |
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| Snyder PJ, Jacobs LS, Rabello MM, et al: Diagnostic value of thyrotrophin-releasing hormone in pituitary and hypothalamic diseases, assessment of thyrotrophin and prolactin secretion in 100 patients. Hypothalamic diseases lead to impaired secretion of TRH and consequent impaired TSH gene transcription, translation, and impaired posttranslational processing and release of pituitary TSH. |
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