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Pituitary Sensitivity

Meaning

Pituitary Sensitivity refers to the degree of responsiveness exhibited by the anterior and posterior pituitary gland cells to the specific releasing and inhibiting hormones secreted by the hypothalamus. This sensitivity fundamentally dictates the magnitude of the pituitary’s subsequent release of tropic hormones, such as TSH, ACTH, LH, and FSH, which in turn regulate the peripheral endocrine glands. Optimal sensitivity is absolutely vital for maintaining the integrity and precision of the entire endocrine feedback system.