Biology

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 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 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 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) Definition Pancreatic Polypeptide (PP) is a 36 amino acid peptide produced and secreted by PP cells (originally termed F cells) of…

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 Introduction Follicle Stimulating Hormone or FSH is a glycoprotein hormone, and the FSH receptor (FSHR), a G protein-coupled…

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) Introduction Erythropoietin or EPO is the main hemopoietic hormone synthesized by the kidney as well as by the liver…

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.…

CRH: Corticotropin Releasing Hormone Definition Corticotropin Releasing Hormone or CRH is a highly conserved peptide hormone comprising 41 amino acid residues, which stimulates both the…

ANP: Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Definition Atrial Natriuretic Peptide or ANP is a powerful vasodilator, and a protein (polypeptide) hormone secreted by heart muscle cells. It…