In males, the synthesis and secretion of androgens from testes are stimulated by luteinizing hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland. GnRH from the... View Article
The adrenal cortex is subdivided into three layers, they are: Zona glomerulosa - outermost layer, produces mineralocorticoids Zona fasciculata -... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes various hormones. The two major classes of hormones are glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Cortisol is the main... View Article
The two types of adrenocortical hormones are glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids. Glucocorticoids regulate carbohydrate metabolism, whereas... View Article
No, cortisol is a glucocorticoid, whereas adrenaline is a catecholamine. Cortisol is secreted by the adrenal cortex and adrenaline is secreted by... View Article
Yes, the adrenal cortex produces small amounts of androgens such as testosterone. They have a role to play in the growth of pubic and facial hair... View Article
Adrenal insufficiency causes fatigue and acute weakness leading to Addison’s disease. It is due to alteration in carbohydrate metabolism. Also... View Article
Cortisol is one of the glucocorticoids secreted by the adrenal cortex. Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. It also... View Article
The adrenal gland is a small triangular-shaped gland present at the anterior part of both kidneys. Adrenal medulla tissue is centrally located... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones. Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids are the two main types of hormones. The adrenal cortex also... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called corticoids. Cortisol is the main glucocorticoid and regulates carbohydrate metabolism.... View Article
The adrenal cortex secretes many hormones called corticoids. They regulate metabolism, immune response, water and electrolyte balance, etc.... View Article
ADH (antidiuretic hormone) is the other name of vasopressin because it reduces water loss and prevents diuresis. It is synthesised in the... View Article
ADH is stored in the neurohypophysis or posterior pituitary gland (pars nervosa). ADH is synthesised in the hypothalamus and transported axonally... View Article
ADH (vasopressin) and Oxytocin are the two hormones that are synthesised in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary or... View Article
Follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH is one of the gonadotrophins released from the pituitary gland. The secretion of FSH is stimulated by the... View Article
RuBisCO catalyses the first step of carbon fixation during photosynthesis. It catalyses the carboxylation of RuBP to produce two molecules of... View Article
RuBisCO stands for ribulose bisphosphate carboxylase oxygenase. It catalyses the fixation of carbon dioxide with RuBP to form PGA in the first... View Article
The Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) is an important source of study material for IAS, especially for the current affairs segment. In this... View Article