In this article we will discuss about the role of hormones in glucose homeostasis. Glucose homeostasis is brought about by: a. Actions of hormones on metabolism and glucostatic role of b. Hypothalamus c. Liver Actions of Hormones on Metabolism: Many of the hormones have role to play and there are five hyperglycemic hormones and only one hypoglycemic hormone. The hormones [...]
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:- 1. Chemistry of Insulin 2. Insulin Receptor 3. Secretion 4. Factors Stimulating Secretion 5. Factors Inhibiting Secretion 6. Metabolism 7. Functions 8. Pathophysiology 9. Abnormal Metabolism in Diabetic States 10. Antibodies in Insulin 11. Experimental Diabetes 12. Regulation of Secretion 13. Affect on Gene Expression. Contents: Essay on the Chemistry of Insulin Essay [...]