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Growth hormone releasing hormone. GHRH, or growth hormone releasing hormone is a hypothalamic peptide that regulates the synthesis and secretion of growth hormone in the anterior pituitary gland. The growth hormone (GH) stimulation test measures the level of growth...
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Growth hormone release inhibiting hormone (same as SRIF) Somatostatin inhibits growth hormone release in response to GHRH
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Growth hormone releasing peptide. Growth hormone releasing peptide (GHRP-6) is a synthetic hexapeptide which specifically stimulates secretion of growth hormone.
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An organ of the body that produces materials (hormones) released into the bloodstream, such as the pituitary or pineal gland. Hormones influence metabolism and other body functions. Endocrine glands include the Adrenals, Hypothalamus, Islets of Langerhans in the...
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Glucagon is a hormone that is produced by cells in the pancreas the function of which is to raise blood sugar. An alternative to the insulin tolerance test; used to test for normal function of the hypothalamus and pituitary gland; glucagon increases blood sugar...
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Medications used to decrease swelling around tumors. Medication to duplicate the effects of cortisol. Often used to treat adrenal insufficiency.
