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Hypothalamic and Pituitary Physiology in Birds and Reptiles

Anthony J Cerreta1, Michael S McEntire2

  • 1A. Watson Armour III Center for Animal Health and Welfare, John G. Shedd Aquarium, 1200 South DuSable Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, USA; Veterinary Services, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, 15500 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|October 16, 2024
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Keywords:
AvianHypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axisHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axisHypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axisHypothalamusPituitaryReptile

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