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Functions of Thyroid Hormones

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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

Neuroglia: Introduction, Classification and Functions

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The supporting cells of the nervous system that are non-excitable are called neuroglia or simply glia (glia=glue). They do not transmit nerve impulse (action potential) for which they are called non-neural cells or glial cells. They are about 10-15 times greater than the number of neurons. During infection, mostly they show or play an important … Read more