FILGRASTIM, G-CSF (fil GRA stim) is a granulocyte colony-stimulating factor that stimulates the growth of neutrophils, a type of white blood cell (WBC) important in the body's fight against infection.
The hypothalamus, a part of the brain, is responsible for many hormones. Understanding these brainy hormones will help you take control of your body and your health. The hypothalamus produces hormones that control the production of hormones in the pituitary gland.
The hypothalamus controls most endocrine activity in three ways. (similar to below) 1. Controls release of regulatory hormones from the anterior pituitary gland. 2. Secretes oxytocin (OT) and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) which are stored and released from the posterior pituitary gland.