Thyroid-Pituitary Feedback Mechanism

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Thyroid-Pituitary Feedback Mechanism

A well-understood and classic negative feedback loop is shown. This feedback loop exists between the pituitary and thyroid gland. Notice the following:
1) TSH stimulates the production of T4 and T3, the primary thyroid hormones.
2) Adequate levels of T4 and T3 will then provide negative feedback to the pituitary to stop secreting TSH when levels are adequate.