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 and hormone control. The hypothalamus is part of the brain and not actually part of the endocrine system. The hypothalamus works with the pituitary gland to control the activity of most of the other glands of the endocrine system. It reacts to changes in the amount of hormones in the body.