Ontogenesis of hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid function and metabolism in man, sheep, and rat
DA FISHER, JH DUSSAULT, J SACK… - Proceedings of the 1976 …, 1977 - Elsevier
Publisher Summary This chapter discusses the maturation of hypothalamus and thyroid
function. It also discusses the maturation of the neurovascular communication system
between the hypothalamus and pituitary in a newborn rat. It is a progressive process
continuing throughout the period of hypothalamic maturation. By 17 days of gestation, the
pituitary gland is surrounded by a capillary network and separated from the brain by a thin
layer of mesenchyme and capillaries—this is referred to as the supra-tuberal plexus, or the …
function. It also discusses the maturation of the neurovascular communication system
between the hypothalamus and pituitary in a newborn rat. It is a progressive process
continuing throughout the period of hypothalamic maturation. By 17 days of gestation, the
pituitary gland is surrounded by a capillary network and separated from the brain by a thin
layer of mesenchyme and capillaries—this is referred to as the supra-tuberal plexus, or the …