Combined Science GCSE
Hypothalamus, pituitary and thyroid axis
What Hypothalamus, pituitary and thyroid axis means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Hypothalamus, pituitary and thyroid axis
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The hypothalamus detects a change and releases a releasing hormone, the pituitary secretes TSH, and the thyroid gland releases more thyroxine.
Topics that use Hypothalamus, pituitary and thyroid axis
- Feedback systems (HT only) (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- 'Flight or fight'
- Adrenaline
- Hormonal signalling and control
- Negative feedback
- Thyroxine
- Adrenal glands
- Basal metabolic rate
- Stability of internal conditions
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