by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 22, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
The hypothalamus and the pituitary are connected in that the hypothalamus sends nerves direct to the posterior pituitary. Hypothalamic nerve cells secrete CRF (corticotrophin releasing factor) into blood vessels serving the anterior pituitary. Which parts of the...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 21, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Somatotropic Glycoprotein Propiomelanocrotin (POMC) derived Growth Hormone (GH)Prolactin (Prl) Thyrotropin (TSH)Luteinizing Hormone (LH)Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)(a subunit same, B subunit different)Placental chorionic gonadotropin (CG) Corticotropin (ACTH)A...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the circulatory system that have specific actions at sites remote to the site of secretion. A signaling cell sends a signaling molecule (cytokine, chemokine, etc) that binds to a receptor on the target cell. The main...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Endocrine Glands Include Pituitary Pineal Thyroid Thymus Pancreas Ovary Adrenal * 2 Parathyroid * 4 Testes * 2 Adenohypophysis = anterior pituitary Its hormones are essential for: Regulating growth and development Stimulating the reproductive system Providing a...
by Kristie Hayes, M.S. | Oct 17, 2013 | MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Rohypnol’s has become infamous for its use as a date rape drug. More commonly known as Roofies, its properties make it the perfect drug to incapacitate a victim. The following article examines the drug in detail. Drug Class and Therapeutic Use Rohypnol’s generic name...
by Brian J. Catton, Pharm.D. | Oct 15, 2013 | DISEASES & CONDITIONS, STUDY GUIDES
A few weeks ago I decided to expand my social circle in an environment I have no familiarity with: at a networking party – in New Jersey, no less. I researched different groups who would be attending, giving away door prizes, offering jobs, and the like. Although...
