Understanding Parotid Ducts And Their Role In Saliva Secretion Question 1. Parotid duct opening. Answer: Parotid duct: It is thick walled & about 5 cm long Parotid duct Beginning: It emerges from the middle of the anterior border of the gland Parotid duct Course: It runs forwards & slightly downwards on the masseter At its anterior border, … [Read more...] about Understanding Parotid Ducts And Their Role In Saliva Secretion
Anatomy
Posterior Pituitary Hormones: Functions, Actions, And Regulation
Posterior Pituitary Hormones: Functions, Actions, And Regulation Name the hormones of posterior pituitary gland. Explain their action and regulation of secretion. (or) Oxytocin. Answer: Hormones of posterior pituitary: Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) Oxytocin. 1. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH): Antidiuretic hormone Actions: ADH increases the water reabsorption … [Read more...] about Posterior Pituitary Hormones: Functions, Actions, And Regulation
Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, And Lab Investigations
Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, And Lab Investigations Describe synthesis and action of thyroid hormone add a note on hyperthyroidism. Answer: Thyroid hormone Synthesis: Stages involved in the synthesis of thyroid hormones are 1. Thyroglobulin synthesis: Thyroid follicular cells synthesize thyroglobulin and secrete it into the lumen by exocytosis. … [Read more...] about Hyperthyroidism: Causes, Symptoms, And Lab Investigations
Parathyroid Hormone And Tetany: Regulation, Functions, And Clinical Signs
Parathyroid Hormone And Tetany: Regulation, Functions, And Clinical Signs Give an account of synthesis, function and regulation of parathyroid hormone. Add a note on tetany. (or) Enumerate the actions of thyroxin. Answer: Synthesis of parathormone: Prepro-PTH containing 115 amino acids enters endoplasmic reticulum of cells of parathyroid glands. Prepro-PTH is … [Read more...] about Parathyroid Hormone And Tetany: Regulation, Functions, And Clinical Signs
Calcium In The Body: Distribution, Normal Levels, And Hormonal Control
Calcium In The Body: Distribution, Normal Levels, And Hormonal Control Write an essay on distribution, normal level and hormonal control of plasma calcium and phosphorous. Answer: 1. Calcium: Distribution: Calcium is present in three forms. Ionized or diffusible calcium- 50%. It is found freely in the plasma. It is essential for vital functions. … [Read more...] about Calcium In The Body: Distribution, Normal Levels, And Hormonal Control