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 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 [...]