Let us learn about Disorders of the Parathyroid Hormone. Due to Hypo Secretion of PTH: Tetany: This disease is caused in man due to hypo secretion of PTH. It is more severe in young than older persons and also severe in pregnant condition. The characteristic features of this disease are: (i) Morphological features: 1. Carpal spasm or Trousseau's sign is [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of endocrine glands and hormones produced by it. In addition to these major glands, there are other few minor endocrine glands like the pineal gland, the thymus gland, placenta, kidney, corpus leutum etc. The hypothalamic part of the central nervous system on receiving suitable information from the environment or other parts of the body [...]
Let us make an in-depth study of the hormone receptors. After reading this article you will learn about 1. Meaning of Hormone Receptors and 2. Types of Hormone Receptors. Meaning of Hormone Receptors: A hormone receptor is a receptor protein on the surface of a cell or in its interior that binds to a specific hormone. The hormone causes many [...]