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Anterior Pituitary Stimulated Through the Hypophyseal Portal
GHRH
GnRH
TRH
PIF
CRF Released During Stress
Posterior Pituitary Stimulated Through Neural Control
3 mins
Metoclopramide
Indications
Antiemetic
Promotility Agent
Mechanism
Increased Resting Tone
Antagonist at D2 Receptor
Side Effects
Parkinsonian Symptoms
Galactorrhea
Contraindication
Small Bowel Obstruction
Parkinson's Disease
2 mins
Tuberoinfundibular Pathway (Dopaminergic)
Dopamine Pathway
Location
Arcuate Nucleus
Median Eminence
Characteristics
Dopamine Inhibits Prolactin (PRL)
Defect
Antipsychotics
Increased Prolactin
Sexual Dysfunction
Gynecomastia
Galactorrhea
2 mins
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