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Hormonal Pulse Timing

Meaning

Hormonal pulse timing refers to the precise temporal pattern and frequency of the pulsatile release of various hormones, particularly those governed by the hypothalamic-pituitary axis, which is a critical characteristic of their biological signaling. Many key hormones, such as Growth Hormone (GH), Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone (GnRH), and Luteinizing Hormone (LH), are not released continuously but in distinct, intermittent bursts. The specific timing, amplitude, and interval of these pulses are essential for eliciting the correct biological response at the target tissue level, impacting everything from reproductive function to tissue anabolism.