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Abnormalities of Parathyroid Function | Hormones

The following points highlight the three major abnormalities of parathyroid function. The abnormalities are: 1. Hypoparathyroidism 2. Hyperparathyroidism 3. Deficiency of 1, 25(OH)2-D3. Parathyroid Function: Abnormality # 1. Hypoparathyroidism: a. The symptoms of hypoparathyroidism are muscular weakness, tetany and irritabil­ity. b. In case, hypothyroidism begins early in childhood, there may be stunting of growth, defective tooth development, and mental retardation. [...]

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Abnormalities of Thyroid Function | Hormones

The following points highlight the five major abnormalities of thyroid function. The abnormalities are: 1. Cretinism 2. Myxoedema 3. Hashimoto's Disease 4. Toxic Goitre 5. Grave's Disease. Thyroid Function: Abnormality # 1. Cretinism: a. Growth in children is retarded. b. The child is mentally defective. He has coarse scanty hair and thick yellowish scaly skin. c. Cretinism occurs in areas [...]

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Adrenal Medulla and Adrenal Cortex | Hormones

In this article we will discuss about the Adrenal Medulla and Adrenal Cortex. Adrenal Medulla: Epinephrine and Norepinephrine: Chemistry: 1. These hormones are structurally related to a group of organic compounds known as catechol's. The aromatic nucleus of these hormones is that of catechol (1, 2- di-hydroxy-benzene) but the amino group is attached to an aliphatic side-chain. Hence, the term [...]

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