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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Hormones:- 1. Definition of Hormones 2. General Characteristics of Hormones 3. Classification 4. Mechanism of Action 5. Assay 6. Chemistry and Functions. Contents: Essay on the Definition of Hormones Essay on the General Characteristics of Hormones Essay on the Classification of Hormones Essay on the Mechanism of Action of Hormones Essay on [...]
The following points highlight the top two types of parathyroid hormones. The types are: 1. Parathormone 2. Calcitonin. Parathyroid Hormones Type # 1. Parathormone: Chemistry: a. It is a polypeptide consisting of 84 amino acids. b. Its molecular weight is 9,500. c. This hormone from different species difÂfer only slightly. d. It is initially synthesized in the chief cells as [...]