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5 Properties of Hormone Receptor Interactions | Biology

The following points highlight the top five properties of hormone receptor interactions. The properties are: 1. Hormone Receptor Interaction is Rapid and Reversible 2. Receptor Specificity 3. Receptor Affinity 4. Saturation 5. Agonist and Antagonist. Property # 1. Hormone Receptor Interaction is Rapid and Reversible: Most hormones bind to their receptors rapidly and reversibly. The interaction also terminates very rapidly. [...]

By Meghna G|2016-10-20T08:57:18+00:00October 20, 2016|Hormones|Comments Off

3 Main Physiological Roles of Adrenal Hormones

The following points highlight the three physiological roles of adrenal hormones. The roles are: 1. Glucocorticoids 2. Mineralocorticoids 3. Adrenal Androgens. Role # 1. Glucocorticoids: Although glucocorticoids were originally so called because of their influence on glucose metabolism, they are currently defined as steroids that exert their effects by binding to specific cytosolic receptors. (1) Effects on carbohydrate metabolism: Cortisol [...]

By Meghna G|2016-10-20T08:57:17+00:00October 20, 2016|Hormones|Comments Off