An endocrine gland which is bi-lobed, butterfly shaped or shield shaped. This gland secretes different hormones and these hormones have various functions. They increase basal metabolic rate and stimulate growth in children. The functions of various hormones are: A) Action on basal metabolic rate (BMR) Increases the metabolic activities in most of the body tissues. … Read more
Hormone Excess Defeciency Growth hormone or somatotrophin hormone (STH) Gigantism in children Acromegaly in adult. Dwarfism. Thyroid stimulating hormone/thyrotropin (TSH) Increases the activity of thyroid gland called hyperthyroidism. Decreases the activity of thyroid gland called hypothyroidism. Prolactin Infertility, galactorrhoea, amenorrhea and decreased libido in male. Hypoprolactinaemia. Vasopressin Increase the osmolarity of urine. Diabetes insipidus. Thyroid … Read more