Chemical Co-ordination and Integration

This topic briefs on hormones and its types. We will learn the functions and characteristics of hormones. A brief note on the human endocrine system is given here.

The topic discusses the human endocrine system. A brief account of the structure and functions of all major endocrine glands and hypothalamus of the human body is provided in this topic.

In this topic, we will study the hormones of heart, kidney and GI tract with the study of ANF, CCK and GIP. It also briefs the erythropoietin and growth factors.

The topic discusses the mechanism of hormone action. Hormones produce their effects on target tissues by binding to specific proteins called hormone receptors located in the target tissues only.