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 two main types of diabetes insipidus. The types are:- 1. Central (Neurogenic) Diabetes Insipidus 2. Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus. Type # 1. Central (Neurogenic) Diabetes Insipidus: In central diabetes insipidus, the ADH secretion is poor. Pituitary adenomas rarely causes decrease release of ADH, but hypothalamic tumors such as craniopharyngiomas or other primary central nervous system lesions [...]
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 [...]