In this article we will discuss about the action and regulation of insulin. Actions of Insulin (Figs 6.43, 6.44): 1. On carbohydrate metabolism 2. Fat metabolism 3. Protein metabolism 4. On plasma potassium. Action on Carbohydrate Metabolism: i. It is a hypoglycemic agent. ii. Decreases the blood glucose level. iii. The normal fasting blood glucose […]
Insulin: Actions and Regulation | Endocrinology
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Functions of Ionic Calcium (With Diagram)
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In this article we will discuss about the functions of ionic calcium. i. Maintenance of RMP: Because of this, the excitability of neuron and muscle is maintained. A decrease in calcium ion level increases the excitability and vice versa when calcium ion level decreases. ii. N-M transmission: It plays an important role in conduction of […]
Role of Hormones in Glucose Homeostasis
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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 […]
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