Parathyroid Gland, Their Hormones, and Disorders
The parathyroid is originated from endodermal germ layer cells of the early embryo. These glands are yellowish-brown in color and oval in shape which remains …
The parathyroid is originated from endodermal germ layer cells of the early embryo. These glands are yellowish-brown in color and oval in shape which remains …
The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland of our body which regulates our overall growth and metabolism. It is endodermal in origin. This gland …
The hypothalamus is located at the base of the brain, between the midbrain and the pituitary gland. It’s a convoluted organ of nervous tissue, approximately …
The pituitary gland is also known as hypophysis in medical science, consists of glandular epithelial tissues and neurosecretory tissue. The pituitary gland is a small …
The term hormone was coined by “Starling“. The first discovered hormone is Secretin. It was discovered by “Bayliss & Starling in 1902″. Hormones are also …
Understanding Endocrinology The neural system and the endocrine system jointly coordinate and regulate the physiological functions in the body. Neural coordination is fast, very exact, …
What is myasthenia gravis? It is an autoimmune disorder, in this condition receptors present on the sarcolemma of muscle fiber get damaged which causes weakening …
According to WHO protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) refers to “an imbalance between the supply of protein and energy and the body’s demand for them to ensure …
1. Jaundice: It is the condition in which the Liver gets affected, skin and eyes turned yellow due to the deposition of bile pigments. 2. …