Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), also known as thyrotropin, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Its primary function is to regulate the production of thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), by the thyroid gland. TSH plays a crucial role in maintaining metabolic balance and overall bodily function. The pituitary gland adjusts TSH release based on the circulating levels of T3 and T4, creating a feedback loop to ensure appropriate thyroid hormone levels are sustained.
TSH
Hormone that regulates the thyroid.