Endocrine Feedback Loops
A hallmark of endocrine systems is the feedback regulation mechanism that modulates hormone synthesis. This feedback control relies chiefly on two key…
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Category: Physiology
Types of Hormone Receptors
The effectiveness of hormone action is dependent on the hormone’s ability to bind to a receptor on the target cell. This binding…
Read articleWhat Are Hormones : Know The Basics
Hormones are unique molecules produced by specific cells or tissues known as endocrine glands. These molecules are released from their cells of…
Read articleWhat is an Endocrine Gland
An endocrine gland, or tissue, is generally described as a collection of cells that produce a chemical substance which is then discharged…
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The Formation and Structure of the Adrenal Cortex
Embryonic Development and Maturation of the Adrenal Gland During the sixth week of embryonic development, the adrenal glands begin to form, and…
Read articlePineal Gland : Structure and Function
Renee Descartes described the pineal gland as the “seat of the soul.” It is located in the center of the brain. The…
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Plasma proteins – A Comprehensive Review
Blood plasma is a pale, straw-colored fluid of water, proteins, hormones, and nutrients. In other words, blood plasma is blood without blood…
Read articleThe Zona Glomerulosa of the Adrenal Gland
The adrenal glands atop each kidney consist of two layers: the adrenal cortex and the adrenal medulla. The adrenal cortex is divided…
Read articleThyroid Hormone Synthesis
The 7 critical steps involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormone will be reviewed here. The efficient synthesis of thyroid hormone requires…
Read articleZona Fasciculata of the Adrenal Gland
The adrenal glands are critical endocrine organs responsible for the production of a variety of hormones that regulate numerous bodily functions. The…
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