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|Thyroid gland Thyroid gland|isthumus|thyos|size| Thyroxine |calcitonin| thyroglobulin |thyrocyte| pyramidal lobe' | Lalouette's lobe' | Berry's ligament.| transthyretin |thyroxin binding globulin|. parathyroid hormone |C cells| hormone receptors TR-α 1 and α 2 , TR-β 1 and β2| The thyroid gland is a butterfly-like organ, an endocrine gland, present superficially in the neck. It consists of two lobes right lobe and the left lobe. In the lower two-thirds, the lobes are connected by a thin band of tissue known as the Isthmus. Shape : It is a butterfly-like endocrine organ. In the 1600s, Thomas Wharton named this gland due to its shape resembling an ancient Greek shield or 'thyos.' Size : The weight of the gland is 25 grams. Each lobe is 5 cm long,3 cm wide, and 2 cm thick. The Isthmus is 1.25 cm in height and breadth. The thyroid gland is more prominent in women than men and increases during pregnancy or any other condition w