In this article we will discuss about the actions of antidiuretic hormone and actions of oxytocin hormones that are secreted by posterior pituitary hormones. Posterior pituitor, gland is also known as neurohypophysis. The hormones of posterior pituitary gland are synthesized in the neurons of the hypothalamus. The two different groups of neurons in the hypothalamus, which synthesize these hormones are, [...]
Definition of Endocrinology: The study of hormones secreted by specialized glands that are ductless is known as endocrinology. Hormones are special chemical messengers constantly present in circulation. The organ/tissue on which the hormone acts is known as target organ. The hormones carry chemical messages to almost all the parts of the body (Fig. 6.1) and hence are important along with [...]
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 one hypoglycemic hormone. The hormones [...]