by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 28, 2013 | MEDICATIONS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
DESCRIPTION A peptide is defined as low molecular weight polymers of less than 40 amino acids joined together by amide linkages. Oxytocin, often abbreviated OXT, is included in this group and is a nonapeptide, meaning that it contains a sequence of nine peptides. The...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 27, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
This clinical chart covers what hormone stimulates what gland? TSH Thyroid Gland ACTH Adrenal Gland LH and FSH Testes and Ovaries GH Insulin Like Growth Factor One (IGF-1) Prolactin Found an error in this article? Please contact us! Last updated October...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 26, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Ever wondered which releasing factors stimulate the secretion of which respective hormone in the pituitary gland? Or what inhibits the secretion of hormones in the pituitary gland? This clinical chart provides the answer. Stimulators Via Positive Regulation Thyroid...
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...