Table of Contents

The hypothalamus/pituitary interface

Regulation of ACTH

Cells of origin

ACTH/POMC

Hypophysiotropic hormones affecting ACTH release

Physiology of ACTH release

Regulation of GH release

Somatotroph development and differentiation

Growth hormone

Hypophysiotropic hormones affecting GH secretion

Other influences on GH secretion

Feedback loops in GH secretion

Physiology of GH secretion