Wed 1 Feb 2012
Digestive Enzymes and the Functions
These enzymes help in the digestion of the food and the simultaneous absorption and the delivery of the nutrients all over the body.
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Tue 31 Jan 2012
Metabolic Enzymes and the Functions
Most important function is the replenishment of cells present in the various organs that are helpful in the proper functioning of the body.
Mon 30 Jan 2012
Cortisol:
Cortisol is a hormone produced by our adrenal glands. It is a hormone that allows our bodies to deal with situations that we perceive as being dangerous. In response to danger we increase our blood sugar, increase our blood pressure and suppress our immune system.
Sun 29 Jan 2012
Gastrointestinal Hormones:
• Gastrin: Promotes digestion of food by stimulating release of digestive juices; stimulates stomach movements that mix food and digestive juices
• Secretin :Stimulate secretion of bicarbonate
Fri 27 Jan 2012
Reproductive System: Melatonin which involved in biological rhythms
Ovaries:
• Estrogen: Stimulate development and maintenance other tissues of female characteristics and sexual behavior. Estrogen is a term given to a family of hormones.
Thu 26 Jan 2012
Parathyroids: Parathyroid hormone : Resorbs bone; raises blood calcium.
Thymus: Thymosins which activate immune responses of T cells incells the lymphatic system
Wed 25 Jan 2012
Posterior pituitary:
• OxytocinInduces birth by stimulating laborcontractions; causes milk flow
• Antidiuretic Stimulates water re absorption and hormone raises blood pressure
Sun 22 Jan 2012
Hypothalamus
• Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) which stimulates thyrotropin release
• Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which stimulates release of follicle-stimulating hormone
Sun 22 Jan 2012
Hormones are natural substances produced in our body and act as messengers. They are produced by our glands, for example, ovaries, testes, thyroid, adrenal glands and the pancreas.
Sat 21 Jan 2012
We have now the aids of a lot of systems of medicine to take care of our medical needs, but the fact is that if left alone many of the diseases in the human body can heal by themselves!