the differentiation of the hypothalamic or pituitary origin of the disease in states of pituitary hyperfunction , e.g. , acromegaly , or prolactinomas , is influenced by factors such as the development or expression of aberrant pituitary receptors for neurotransmitters and neuropeptides , the persistence of the responsiveness of tumorous pituitary cells to the respective rh , the disrupting effect of the excessively produced pituitary or target gland hormone on hypothalamic function .
C0027895
neuropeptides
C0020656
hormone