The pituitary gland is protected and housed by the sella turcica or bony structure that does not leave much room for any expansion. The hypothalamus, the part of the brain that sits just above the ...

Low levels of progesterone and estrogen cause the hypothalamus to send a releasing hormone (GnRH) to the pituitary gland. The releasing hormone signals the pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle ...

POMC and AgRP neurons in hypothalamus were widely known to regulate energy balance. Here, authors show that ARC CRABP1 neurons are identified as a new player influencing appetite and metabolism.