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What is the intricate and coordinated interplay of the hypothalamus, pituitary, ovary, and uterus.
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Hypothalamus - secretes GnRH (gonadotropin releasing hormone). The pituitary hormones and steroid hormones generally inhibit GnRH through negative feedback.
Pituitary - secretes LH (luetinizing hormone) and FSH (follicular stimulating hormone) in response to GnRH pulses. LH and FSH both have negative feedback loops in ...
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