Here is a compilation of notes on hormones. After reading these notes you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Hormones 2. Characteristics of Hormones 3. Classification 4. Synthesis 5. Transport and Metabolism 6. Patterns of Secretion 7. Control of Secretion 8. General Functions 9. General Mechanisms. Contents: Notes on the Meaning of Hormones Notes on the Characteristics of Hormones Notes [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Thyroid Gland 2. Development of Thyroid Gland 3. Location 4. Anatomy 5. Histology and Cytology. Meaning of Thyroid Gland: Thyroid gland is the largest organ (weighing about 15-25 gm. in adult human), specialised for endocrine function in human body. This gland is capable of accumulating iodide in great excess and [...]
The following points highlight the two main disorders in function of Adeno-Hypophyseal hormones anterior pituitary. The disorders are: 1. Hypopituitarism 2. Hyperpituitarism. Disorder # 1. Hypopituitarism: Hypopituitarism is caused either by destruction of the anterior pituitary gland or secondary phenomenon resulting from deficiency of hypothalamic stimulatory (or inhibitory) factors acting on the pituitary. However, the overall etiologic considerations in hypopituitarism [...]