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Where is TSH found?

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Thyroid secretion hormone is secreted by the thyrotrope cells in d anterior pituitary gland

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pituitary gland, or hypophysis

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TSH is produced and secreted by the pituitary gland. It regulates thyroid hormone at the the level of the thyroid gland.

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The Anterior Pituitary Gland.

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