The below mentioned article provides notes on anterior pituitary gland. i. Anterior pituitary gland is also known as adenohypophysis. ii. Secretes a number of hormones which are generally termed as tropic hormones. iii. The secretion of hormones from anterior pituitary is regulated by the factors secreted by the hypothalamus (Fig. 6.7). The hypothalamic factors are of two types, namely: a. [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Actions of Glucagon 2. Regulation of Secretion of Glucagon 3. Features. Glucagon is a peptide hormone. It is secreted by alpha or A cells of islets of Langerhans. Unlike insulin which is a hypoglycemic agent, glucagon is a hyperglycemic agent. Actions of Glucagon: 1. Carbohydrate metabolism 2. Fat metabolism On Carbohydrate Metabolism: [...]
In this article we will discuss about the actions of antidiuretic hormone and actions of oxytocin hormones that are secreted by posterior pituitary hormones. Posterior pituitor, gland is also known as neurohypophysis. The hormones of posterior pituitary gland are synthesized in the neurons of the hypothalamus. The two different groups of neurons in the hypothalamus, which synthesize these hormones are, [...]