Photo created by the author with canva AntiDiuretic Hormone|vasopressin |Endocrinology Keywords : What is anti-diuretic hormone. What are the main functions of ADH? What is vasopressin? Herring bodies| Magnocellular neurosecretory neurons | Prepropressophysin| Neurophysin II Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. Site of secretion 3. Regulation of secretion 4. Mechanism of secretion 5. Functions Introduction In this article, we will learn about anti-diuretic hormones in detail, including the site of secretion, the regulation of its secretion, the mechanism of action, and more. About’ totalphysiology.com.’ This article is part of my mission to provide trustworthy recent health information to support the general public, patients, and professionals globally. Here, you will find human Physiology and health-related topics. This article is intended for all learners and medical care providers. This activity aims for learners to better apply the latest scientific knowledge.
Endocrine| Parathyroid gland and hormone Keywords: Osteoblast|Osteoclast| Parathyroid hormone| Oxyphil| Chief cell| Calcium sodium channel|sodium –potassium channel| Parathyroid hormone| Table of contents 1. Introduction 2. Location 3. Histology 4. Functions Ø On bone Ø On Kidney Ø On GIT 5. Phosphaturic action The parathyroid gland is essential for life. It is a highly vascular tiny gland measuring about 6 mm in length, 3 mm in width, and 2 mm in thickness. Its weight is only 120 mg. It is present along with the thyroid gland. Parathyroid glands are 4 in number, two on the left side and two on the right side. One parathyroid gland is present in the superior pole and one in the inferior pole of the thyroid gland on both sides. Location : In humans, there are four parathyroid gla