The following points highlight the functions of various types of adrenal medullary hormones. Adrenal Medullary Hormones # Function of Epinephrine: 1. On carbohydrate metabolism: (a) May stimulate gluconeogenesis in liver by acting as an inducer for key gluconeogenic enzymes like pyruvate carboxylase, G-6-phosphatase etc. (b) Stimulates glycogenesis in muscle tissue. (c) It reduces glycogenolysis. 2. On protein metabolism: It [...]
The following points highlight the functions of various types of cortical hormones. The Functions are: 1. Mineralocorticoids 2. Functions of Glucocorticoids 3. Functions of Adrenal Sex Steroids. Cortical Hormones # Mineralocorticoids: This hormone is mainly secreted from zona glomerulosa. Principal functions are given below: 1. On Mineral Metabolism: (a) Mineralocorticoids help to increase the rate of tubular reabsorption of sodium [...]
The following points highlight the functions of various types of gonadal hormones. Gonadal Hormones # Functions of Testosterone: It is the chief male sex hormone. It is mainly secreted from leydig cells and to some extent from Sertoli cells of testis. The functions of testosterone are given below: 1. Effects on growth of seminiferous tubule and spermatogenesis: It helps in [...]