In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Methods to Study Gastric Secretion 2. Phases of Gastric Secretion and their Regulation 3. Factors 4. Depressants 5. Other Hormones 6. Tests for Gastric Secretory Function in Man. Methods to Study Gastric Secretion: There are several methods available in experimental animals and in man to collect gastric juice, enabling us to study [...]
The below mentioned article provides notes on anterior pituitary gland. i. Anterior pituitary gland is also known as adenohypophysis. ii. Secretes a number of hormones which are generally termed as tropic hormones. iii. The secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary is regulated by the factors secreted by the hypothalamus (Fig. 6.7). The hypothalamic factors are of two types, namely: a. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Pancreas 2. Composition of Pancreatic Juice 3. Regulation 4. Pancreatic 5. Effects. Structure of Pancreas: Pancreas is a dual organ. It has endocrine portion and exocrine portion. The exocrine part resembles the salivary glands in histology; being formed of acini arranged into lobules. Cells of the acini contain numerous mitochondria, [...]