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 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 [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Biochemistry of Thyroid Hormone 2. Synthesis of Thyroid Hormone 3. Secretion. Biochemistry of Thyroid Hormone: Thyroid follicular cells synthesise and secrete two iodinated amino acids as hormones, viz., thyroxine or T4 or 3, 5, 3', 5'-tetraiodothyronine and T3 or 3, 5, 3'- triiodothyronine (Fig. 7.19). Instead of these hormones, the C cells [...]