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 [...]
The following points highlight the three main categories of peptide hormones produced by anterior pituitary. The categories are:- 1. Pro-Opiomelanocortin Hormone Family 2. Somatomammotropins 3. Glycoprotein Hormones. Category # 1. Pro-Opiomelanocortin Hormone Family: Hormones of this family include: (a) Corticotropin or adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH) of the pars distalis, (b) Melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) of pars intermedia, (c) Lipotropin (LPH), and [...]
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 [...]