Serum thyroid stimulating hormone

Thyroid stimulating hormone is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland to promote the growth and function of the thyroid gland. It has the effects of promoting thyroid follicular epithelial cell proliferation, thyroid hormone synthesis, and release.

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