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 [...]
The following points highlight the five major abnormalities of thyroid function. The abnormalities are: 1. Cretinism 2. Myxoedema 3. Hashimoto's Disease 4. Toxic Goitre 5. Grave's Disease. Thyroid Function: Abnormality # 1. Cretinism: a. Growth in children is retarded. b. The child is mentally defective. He has coarse scanty hair and thick yellowish scaly skin. c. Cretinism occurs in areas [...]
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 [...]