Functions of Thyroid Hormones

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

Some important terms used in genetics

Some important terms used in genetics

Important terminologies Genes: Genes are small sections or segments of DNA, called cistrons within the genome that code for proteins. It determines particular character of an organism. It is a hereditary unit which is transmitted from one generation to another. Locus: It is a particular position or place where gene is located on a chromosome. … Read more