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Provocative Tests of the Hypothalamic-Anterior Pituitary-Target Organ Axis


B.L. Pimstone

Abstract

Anterior pituitary peptide hormones which circulate at nanogram or picogram levels are readily measurable under basal conditions by radioligand assay. In addition, functional reserve may be further assessed by the use of specific provocative tests 'aimed' at either hypothalamus, anterior pituitary or the target organ. Some of these are briefly outlined.

S. Afr. Med. J., 48, 353 (1974).

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