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.
Hormones secreted from the pituitary gland aid controls the body processes, such as: 1  Blood pressure. 2  Physical growth in human beings. 3  A few stages of pregnancy and childbirth including stimulation of uterine contractions during childbirth.