Other Hormones
1.8 OTHER HORMONES
1.8.1 Kidney
| Role in production of angiotensin II;
erythropoietin and role in erythrocyte formation |
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1.8.2 Heart
| ANP = atrial natriuretic peptide: role in
sodium/water homeostasis |
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1.8.3 Pineal
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Melatonin; day-night rhythm |
1.8.4 Lymphoid organs/macrophages
(this material is covered mainly in the second year)
| major cytokines: IL-1; role in inflammatory
processes |
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| factors controlling growth of haemopoietic
cells |
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1.8.5 Prostaglandins
| widespread production and roles: esp. actions
on uterus |
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1.8.6 Local growth factors:
| especially IGF-1; role in linear growth |
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| Concept that local factors regulate growth of
many tissues by local mechanisms. |
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| dysfunction: short stature |
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