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Hypothalamic Regulatory Cascade

Meaning

The Hypothalamic Regulatory Cascade describes the sequential, hierarchical chain of command initiated by the hypothalamus, which controls the entire endocrine system through the release of specific neurohormones. This central regulatory mechanism integrates sensory and neural input from the brain to govern the downstream secretion of tropic hormones from the pituitary gland, thereby dictating the function of peripheral endocrine organs like the thyroid, adrenals, and gonads. It is the fundamental control system for maintaining systemic hormonal homeostasis.