Biochemistry II

Prolactin (PRL) secreted by lactotropic cells of adenohypophysis is under the control of hypothalamus Lactotrope hyperplasia is induced by estrogen

A tropin or tropic hormone is the one which influences the activities of the other endocrine gland. Principally those involved

Hypothalamus Hypothalamic & Pituitary Hormones Hypothalamus produces 2 types of endocrine factor