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.
-Brain controls activity of pituitary gland in two ways. -Releasing hormones from the hypothalamus controls the secretions of the anterior pituitary; hormones are carried in the bloodstream by the hypophyseal portal veins.