Essays on Calcium :- 1. Physiological Functions of Calcium 2. Absorption of Calcium 3. Blood Calcium 4. Excretion 5. Disease State. Contents: Essay on the Physiological Functions of Calcium Essay on the Absorption of Calcium Essay on the Blood Calcium Essay on the Excretion of Calcium Essay on the Disease State of Calcium Essay # 1. Physiological Functions of Calcium: [...]
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 irritabilÂity. b. In case, hypothyroidism begins early in childhood, there may be stunting of growth, defective tooth development, and mental retardation. [...]
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 [...]