Hypothalamus–pituitary control and hormone modes of action (lipid-soluble vs water-soluble, secondary messengers)

What this note covers

1. The hypothalamus controls two pituitary routes
2. Anterior-pituitary axes use a vascular control link
3. Posterior-pituitary release begins with hypothalamic synthesis
4. Water-soluble hormones activate membrane receptors
5. Lipid-soluble hormones activate intracellular receptors
6. Mode-of-action evidence supports predictions

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