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In this article we will discuss about complementary interactions between insulin and glucagon. Role of Insulin: Insulin influences carbohydrate metabolism mainly in the liver and muscles. The binding of insulin with the receptor protein may re­duce intracellular cAMP in the target cells either by depressing the membrane bond adenylate cyclase or by stimulating the mem­brane associated phosphodiesterase that destroys cAMP. [...]

In this article we will discuss about Role of Hormones in Osmoregulation, Excretion and Thermo Regulation. Endocrine Control on Osmoregulation and Excretion: In mammals, kidney is the main excretory organ. Kidney not only eliminates nitrog­enous waste metabolites but also helps in os­moregulation. 1. Regulation of Water Retention: Hormone vasopressin is secreted from neu­rohypophysis. The chief action of this hor­mone is [...]