Hypothalamic / Pituitary Drugs
Somatropin Octreotide Oxytocin Desmopressin
Snapshot Introduction Presentation Evaluation Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications
Introduction Evaluation Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications
Overview: Hypothalamic-Pituitary Axis Regulatory Mechanisms Hypothalamus-Released Hormone Regulatory Mechanism Anterior Pituitary-Released Hormone GnRH Stimulates
Overview General mechanism releasing hormone (IP3) → pituitary hormone (cAMP) → systemic hormone (steroid)
Overview Synthesis made in parafollicular cells (C cells) of thyroid in response to hypercalcemia inferior