Tuberoinfundibular pathway

  • Facts:
    Dopamine neurons in the arcuate nucleus
    Dopamine released here regulates secretion of prolactin from anterior pituitary
  • Complications:
    Antipsychotic medications block dopamine release from this pathway and can cause hyperprolactinemia
  • See Also:
    Dopamine pathways



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July 16th 2010