About Hypercalcaemia About Hypercalcaemia Definition Hypercalcaemia is a condition in which the calcium level in our blood is above normal. About 10% to 20% of people with…
About Connective Tissue About Connective Tissue Definition Connective Tissue (or CT) is a group of tissues in the body that maintain the form of the body and its…
About Bone Tissue About Bone Tissue Definition Bone Tissue is a type of connective tissue of vertebrates. Other types of connective tissues are cartilage, loose, and dense connective…
About Hyperparathyroidism About Hyperparathyroidism Definition Hyperparathyroidism occurs when too much parathyroid hormone is released by the parathyroid glands in the neck. It generally leads to high levels…
About Hypoparathyroidism About Hypoparathyroidism Definition Hypoparathyroidism is an uncommon condition in which our body secretes abnormally low levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH). Everyone has four parathyroid glands…
About Parathyroid Hormone About Parathyroid Hormone Definition Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) is a hormone of the parathyroid gland that regulates the metabolism of calcium and phosphorus in the body.…
About Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP) About Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP) Definition Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP) is a 36 amino acid peptide produced and secreted by PP cells (originally termed F cells) of…
About Glucagon About Glucagon Definition Glucagon is a hormone that helps the liver release glucose in order to raise blood-sugar levels. Like insulin, it must be administered…
Activity and Effects of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Activity and Effects of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Introduction Follicle Stimulating Hormone or FSH is a glycoprotein hormone, and the FSH receptor (FSHR), a G protein-coupled…
About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone About Follicle-Stimulating Hormone Definition Follicle-stimulating hormone (or FSH) is an important part of the reproductive system. It’s responsible for the growth of ovarian follicles. Follicles…
Mechanism and Function of Erythropoietin (EPO) Mechanism and Function of Erythropoietin (EPO) Introduction Erythropoietin or EPO is the main hemopoietic hormone synthesized by the kidney as well as by the liver…
About Erythropoietin (EPO) About Erythropoietin (EPO) Definition Erythropoietin (EPO) is a hormone produced by the kidney that promotes the formation of red blood cells by the bone marrow.…