Negative Feedback
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Low levels of T3 or T4 in blood or low
BMR = stimulus
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Hypothalamus releases TRH
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TRH stimulates the ANTERIOR
PITUITARY to release TSH
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TSH stim. Thyroid to release T3 & T4
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Levels of T3 & T4 shut off Hypothal. &
Anterior Pituitary