The master gland of the endocrine system is controlled by pulses of electricity
The pituitary gland, known as the body's master endocrine controller, is itself governed by rapid pulses of electricity and chemical signals from the brain.
Nestled in a bony pocket at the base of the skull, the anterior pituitary gland releases 'tropic' hormones that dictate the activity of the thyroid, adrenals, and gonads. These releases are not constant; rather, they occur in rhythmic pulses, such as the 90-minute cycle of luteinizing hormone that drives reproductive health.
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