The following points highlight the nine main hormones released by anterior pituitary gland. The hormones are: 1. Tropic Hormone 2. Adrenocorticotropic Hormone 3. Lutenizing Hormone (LH) 4. Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) 5. Growth Hormone (GH, Somatotroph in) 6. Prolactin (PL) 7. Neurohypophysis (The Posterior Lobe of the Pituitary) Oxytocin 8. Vasopressin 9. Middle Lobe of the Pituitary. Anterior Pituitary Gland: [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Chemistry and Functions of Glucagon. Chemistry of Glucagon: 1. Glucagon is a polypeptide with a molecular weight of 3,485. 2. It consists of 29 amino acid having 15 different amino acids. The amino acids are arranged in a straight chain. 3. It contains no cystine, proline or isoleucine but contains sufficient amounts [...]
The following points will highlight the five categories of classification of hormones. The categories are: 1. According to Chemical Nature 2. On the basis of Mechanism of Action 3. According to Nature of Action 4. According to Effect 5. On the basis of Stimulation of Endocrine Glands. Category # 1. According to Chemical Nature: (a) Steroid Hormones: These are made [...]