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Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH): TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and secrete hormones that control metabolism. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH): ACTH stimulates the adrenal gland to produce and secrete cortisol, which helps regulate metabolism. Gonado tropic hormone (GTH): Stimulate the activities of testes in males and ovaries in females. Growth hormone (GH),Somato tropic hormones (STH):Promotes the …

Hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland and their functions – പിറ്റ്യൂട്ടറി ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ മുൻഭാഗം സ്രവിക്കുന്ന ഹോർമോണുകളും അവയുടെ പ്രവർത്തനങ്ങളും Read More »

Gigantism is typically caused by an overproduction of growth hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. Too much growth hormone can cause the body to grow far larger than average. This can lead to excessive bone and tissue growth, resulting in an individual who is taller and heavier than most. Dwarfism is typically caused …

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The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain just below the hypothalamus. It is connected to the hypothalamus by a thin stalk called the infundibulum. The pituitary gland is divided into two distinct lobes, the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe. The anterior lobe secretes hormones that regulate …

The structure and position of pituitary gland – പിറ്റ്യൂട്ടറി ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ ഘടനയും സ്ഥാനവും Read More »

How does the presence of melatonin influence sleep and waking up ? Melatonin is a hormone released by the pineal gland in the brain. It helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythms, which are the body’s natural wake and sleep cycles. Melatonin helps promote sleep by increasing drowsiness and decreasing core body temperature, which helps us …

Biological clock : Melatonin influence sleep and waking up – മെലറ്റോണിന്റെ സാന്നിധ്യം ഉറക്കത്തെയും ഉണരുന്നതിനെയും സ്വാധീനിക്കുന്നു Read More »

Sex hormones are hormones that play a role in the development of male and female sexual characteristics. They are also involved in the regulation of the reproductive system. Examples of sex hormones include testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and androgens.

Aldostirone is a drug used to treat a variety of conditions, such as high blood pressure, hypokalemia, and Cushing’s syndrome. It is a synthetic steroid that works by blocking the action of aldosterone, a hormone that helps regulate the balance of salt and water in the body. Aldostirone helps to lower blood pressure by reducing …

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Cortisol is a hormone produced by the body’s adrenal glands that helps to regulate a variety of functions, such as metabolism and the body’s response to stress. It is released in response to stress, and helps to maintain homeostasis, or balance, in the body. Cortisol levels can be measured in the blood, saliva, or urine. …

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Norepinephrine (NE) is an organic chemical and hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. It is a neurotransmitter involved in the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body’s fight-or-flight response. NE increases heart rate and blood pressure, narrows blood vessels, and increases blood glucose levels. It also increases alertness and …

Inner medulla : Norepinephrine – നോറെപിനെഫ്രിൻ Read More »

Epinephrine (also known as adrenaline) is a hormone and a neurotransmitter that is produced by the adrenal glands. It is an important hormone in the body’s fight-or-flight response, and is involved in the release of glucose for energy, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, as well as increasing alertness and focus. It is used medically …

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The adrenal glands are two small glands located on top of the kidneys. Each gland has two parts: the outer adrenal cortex and the inner adrenal medulla. The adrenal cortex produces hormones that help regulate blood sugar levels, blood pressure, metabolism, and the body’s response to stress. The adrenal medulla produces hormones that help control …

Position and parts of adrenal gland during Emergencies – അടിയന്തര ഘട്ടങ്ങളിൽ അഡ്രീനൽ ഗ്രന്ഥിയുടെ സ്ഥാനവും ഭാഗങ്ങളും Read More »