title: CKholinergic mechanisms and anterior pituitary hormone secretion.
abstract: The study of the hypothalamic-pituitary axis has been a useful approach in assessing neurotransmitter function in man. Unfortunately, its utility in exploring cholinergic mechanisms is complicated by the induction of a stress response. However, the possibility that cholinergic transmission is a mediating factor in the stress response perhaps raises a more fundamental consideration.
mesh_terms: D000109:Acetylcholine / Q000502:physiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D013006:Growth Hormone / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D006854:Hydrocortisone / Q000097:blood; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D010830:Physostigmine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology; D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior / Q000378:metabolism*; D011388:Prolactin / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D010908:Pituitary Hormones, Anterior; D011388:Prolactin; D007986:Luteinizing Hormone; D013006:Growth Hormone; D010830:Physostigmine; D000109:Acetylcholine; D006854:Hydrocortisone