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Triodothyronine (T3) and Tetraiodothyronine (T4) Hormones

The below mentioned article provides an overview on Triodothyronine (T3) and Tetraiodothyronine (T4) Hormones. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of T3 and T4 Hormones 2. Biosynthesis of T3 and T4 Hormones 3. Transport 4. Catabolism 5. Control of Secretion. Meaning of T3 and T4 Hormones: T3 and T4 are popularly known as triiodot­hyronine and tetraiodothyronine [...]

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Insulin: Meaning, Structure and Biosynthesis

In this article we will discuss about Insulin. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Insulin  2. Structure of Insulin  3. Biosynthesis. Meaning of Insulin: Insulin is a type of protein hormone, which is synthesized in the β-cells of islets of Langerhans. The term insulin is derived from Latin word "Insula" means island. Banting and Best [...]

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Quick Notes on Parathormone (PTH) | Parathyroid Gland

In this article we will discuss about Parathormone (PTH) of Parathyroid Gland. After reading this article you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Parathormone 2. Synthesis of Parathormone 3. Catabolism 4. Regulation. Meaning of Parathormone (PTH): PTH is the principal hormone of parathyroid gland. It is secreted from chief cells of par­athyroid gland. This hormone is a monomeric peptide, without [...]

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