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.
1 It controls a multitude of important functions in the body. 2  The pituitary gland is termed the Master Gland because it directs other organs and endocrine glands to suppress or induce hormone production. It controls a multitude of important functions in the body. 2  The pituitary gland is termed the Master Gland because it directs other organs and endocrine glands to suppress or induce hormone production.