3 hormones -Tetraiodothyronine, Tri-iodothyronine & calcitonin.T4 is known as thyroxine & it forms about 90% of total secretion, where as T3 is only 9%-10%.
The endocrine part of the pancreas has many rounded collections of cells called as pancreatic islets (the islets of Langerhans).Islets of Langerhans consist of four types of cells.
Adrenal cortex hormones are steroids in nature. They are classified into 3 groups:1.Mineralocorticoids, 2.Glucocorticoids, 3.Sex hormones based on functions.
In a healthy person, Blood Glucose level is controlled in limited range.
• In early morning after overnight fasting*- 70-110 mg/dL of blood.
• First & second hour after meals (postprandial*)- 100 to 140 mg/dL.
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