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 […]
Anterior Pituitary Gland (With Diagram)
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What is Endocrinology (With Diagram)
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Definition of Endocrinology: The study of hormones secreted by specialized glands that are ductless is known as endocrinology. Hormones are special chemical messengers constantly present in circulation. The organ/tissue on which the hormone acts is known as target organ. The hormones carry chemical messages to almost all the parts of the body (Fig. 6.1) and […]
Growth Hormones (GH): Meaning, Mechanism and Aspects
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning of Growth Hormones 2. Mechanism of Action of Growth Hormones 3. Regulation of Secretion 5. Applied Aspects. Meaning of Growth Hormones: Growth hormone (GH) also known as somatotropic hormone and is a peptide hormone secreted by acidophils of the anterior pituitary gland. GH is stored in […]
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