Can u mention the hormones of hypothalamus and their functions?

Hypothalamus secrete following hormones:

1. Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH):- it stimulates the release of two hormones from anterior pituitary which are thyroid stimulating hormone and prolactin. 

2. Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH):- it also stimulates the release of two hormones from anterior pituitary which are follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

3. Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH):- it stimulate the release of growth hormones.

4. Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH):- it stimulate the release of adrenocorticotropic hormone.

5. Somatostatin:- it inhibit the release of pituitary hormones.

6. Dopamine:- it function as a neurotransmitter. 

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