The Relationship of the Hypothalamus to Other Organs

The Relationship of the Hypothalamus to Other Organs
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The hypothalamus secretes a “-releasing hormone” to stimulate other target glands in the body, particularly the pituitary gland. Consequently, the pituitary gland secretes hormones to stimulate other target glands (Molina, 2006). This paper discusses the relationship of the hypothalamus to the different target glands.
The following are the hormones released by the hypothalamus to stimulate the anterior pituitary gland: corticotropin-releasing hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone, thyrotropin-releasing hormone, growth hormone-releasing hormone, somatostatin, and dopamine. The first four are stimulatory in nature, while the last two are inhibitory (Molina, 2006).
To regulate the metabolism of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates, the hypothalamus secretes CRH to promote the discharge of adrenocorticotrophic hormone from the pituitary. Then, this hormone enhances the action of the adrenal cortex by producing aldosterone for electrolyte balance and corti...