Here is a compilation of notes on hormones. After reading these notes you will learn about: 1. Meaning of Hormones 2. Characteristics of Hormones 3. Classification 4. Synthesis 5. Transport and Metabolism 6. Patterns of Secretion 7. Control of Secretion 8. General Functions 9. General Mechanisms. Contents: Notes on the Meaning of Hormones Notes on the Characteristics of Hormones Notes [...]
The following points highlight the two main disorders in function of Adeno-Hypophyseal hormones anterior pituitary. The disorders are: 1. Hypopituitarism 2. Hyperpituitarism. Disorder # 1. Hypopituitarism: Hypopituitarism is caused either by destruction of the anterior pituitary gland or secondary phenomenon resulting from deficiency of hypothalamic stimulatory (or inhibitory) factors acting on the pituitary. However, the overall etiologic considerations in hypopituitarism [...]
The following points highlight the eleven main effects of thyroid hormones. Some of the effects are: 1. Effects on Oxygen Consumption, Heat Production 2. Effects on Growth and Differentiation 3. Cardiovascular Effect 4. Hematopoietic Effects 5. Gastrointestinal Effect 6. Pulmonary Effect 7. Effects on Foetal Development 8. Effects on Carbohydrate Metabolism 9. Effects on Protein Metabolism and Others. 1. Effects [...]