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Pituitary Gland Pulsation

Meaning

Pituitary Gland Pulsation refers to the highly specific, rhythmic, and intermittent release of key tropic hormones, such as Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), and Growth Hormone (GH), from the anterior pituitary gland. This non-continuous, pulsatile pattern of secretion is critically important for maintaining the sensitivity of the peripheral endocrine glands, like the gonads and adrenals. The frequency and amplitude of these pulses are tightly regulated by the hypothalamus and are essential for optimal hormonal signaling and reproductive function. Disruption of this natural pulsation can lead to significant clinical endocrine disorders.