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 […]
Adrenal Medulla and Adrenal Cortex | Hormones
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Abnormalities of Thyroid Function | Hormones
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The following points highlight the five major abnormalities of thyroid function. The abnormalities are: 1. Cretinism 2. Myxoedema 3. Hashimoto’s Disease 4. Toxic Goitre 5. Grave’s Disease. Thyroid Function: Abnormality # 1. Cretinism: a. Growth in children is retarded. b. The child is mentally defective. He has coarse scanty hair and thick yellowish scaly skin. […]
Types of Parathyroid Hormones (2 Types)
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The following points highlight the top two types of parathyroid hormones. The types are: 1. Parathormone 2. Calcitonin. Parathyroid Hormones Type # 1. Parathormone: Chemistry: a. It is a polypeptide consisting of 84 amino acids. b. Its molecular weight is 9,500. c. This hormone from different species differ only slightly. d. It is initially synthesized […]
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