Endocrine System and animal hormones

Submitted by pradipta pramanik on Sat, 02/26/2011 - 00:35

Endocrine Ssystem and animal hormones :
Definition of endocrine glands and hormones, functions of hormones released from (i) pituitary (ii) thyroid (iii) pancreas (iv) adrenal (v) gastrointestinal gland, An outline mechanism of action of protein & steroid hormones.
Causes and symptoms of Acromegaly, Diabetis insipidus, Diabetis mellitus, Goiter, Cushing’s disease.

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