Table 1.

Primary parameters of LH pulse simulation model

Parameter	Value
Basal secretion, IU/l/min	0.02
Burst mass, IU/l	4.0
Pulse frequency, no./24 h*	16
Interpulse regularity**	2.5
Waveform of secretory burst†
β1	2
β2	1
β3	1
Half-life rapid, min	18
Half-life slow, min	90
Half-life rapid/slow	0.37
SD of burst mass, IU/l	2.0
%Experimental error	5

^*λ and

^**γ of Weibull renewal process;

^†generalized γ-probability distribution.