tuberoinfundibular system/tract

Introduction

Dopaminergic neurons in the arcuate nucleus of hypothalamus (tuber cinereum) to the pituitary stalk (infundibulum). This system controls release of prolactin from the anterior pituitary.

More general terms

• dopaminergic system/tract

Additional terms

• pituitary stalk
• prolactin; lactogenic hormone (PRL)
• tuber cinereum