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\{\{nobreak\}\} \seqsplit{Hypothalamus} & \{\{nobreak\}\}Releasing Hs & Secretion of Hs by the anterior pituitary \tn 
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\{\{nobreak\}\} Anterior Pituitary & GH & Growth Secretion of IGF-I, organic metabolism \tn 
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 & Gonadotropic Hs \{\{nl\}\}a ) FSH \{\{nl\}\}b)LH & Gonads\{\{nl\}\}a)ovarian follicle growth and estrogen secretion in \seqsplit{spermatogenesis}  \{\{nl\}\}b)ovulation and luetenization of ovarian follicles and testosterone secretion \tn 
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Posterior Pituitary & Oxytocin & Milk ejection and uterine motility \tn 
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Thyroid & T3, T4 & Metabolic rate, growth, brain development and function. \tn 
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Pancreas & Insulin, glucagon, pancreatic polypeptide & Plasma glucose, organic metabolism \tn 
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\seqsplit{Gonads:Female} ovaries & Estrogen, progesterone & Growth and development of the reproductive system and breasts \tn 
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 & Somatostatin & Inhibition of growth hormone secretion \tn 
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