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Aug 2024
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Hypothalamus and Pituitary

THOMAS WATCHMAN
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This episode covers the physiology of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/physiology/endocrine/hypothalamusandpituitary/ or in the endocrinology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals Medicine book. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman. 
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