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pituitary gland ↔ sleep

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The pituitary gland is related to sleep because it secretes essential hormones, such as follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, and growth hormone, specifically during the sleep cycle as described in [1], [2], and [3].

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4.2 Sleep & Why We Sleep – Introductory Psychology opentext.wsu.edu Washington State University 3 facts
claimThe pituitary gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) during sleep, which are important for regulating the reproductive system.
claimThe pituitary gland secretes growth hormone while humans sleep.
claimThe pituitary gland secretes growth hormone during sleep, which plays a role in physical growth, maturation, and other metabolic processes.