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 …
Human Physiology
Thyroid Gland—Roles in Body Growth, Metabolism, and Overall Health
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 …
Hypothalamus and Hypothalamic hormones
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 …
Pituitary Gland—Hormones, Functions, and Disorders
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 …
What Are Hormones? Types of Hormones, How They Work?
The term hormone was coined by “Starling“. The first discovered hormone is Secretin. It was discovered by “Bayliss & Starling in 1902″. Hormones are also …
Chemical Coordination and Integration | Endocrinology
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, …
Muscles Related Diseases and Disorders
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 …
Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM) | Marasmus and Kwashiorkor
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 …
Digestive System Disorders in Human Body
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. …