by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Nov 1, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, NEWS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Hormonal action is accomplished by the specific binding of hormones to one of two types of receptors: Membrane Are Transport proteins ( the main membrane receptors that are regulated by hormones ) Are Coupled to GTP binding proteins that usually have 7 transmembrane...
by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 31, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES
Growth hormone’s release is pulsatile. There are spikes of GH release with an overall low concentration in the body. Therefore, its measurement is meaningless. GH targets fat and liver cells to produce IGF-1. Insulin induced hypoglycemia stimulates GH release and...
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...