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Pituitary Regulation Markers

Meaning

Pituitary Regulation Markers are a collection of measurable biochemical substances, primarily circulating peptide hormones, that reflect the functional status and regulatory capacity of the pituitary gland, the body’s master endocrine gland. These markers include anterior pituitary hormones like TSH, FSH, LH, ACTH, and Prolactin, which provide crucial insight into the feedback loops governing the thyroid, adrenal, and gonadal axes. Assessing these markers is essential for localizing the precise source of an endocrine imbalance, determining if the issue is primary (target gland failure) or secondary (pituitary/hypothalamic dysfunction).