Formation of calcitriol: The steroid-like hormone calcitriol is formed from the precursor 7-dehydrocholesterol, which in turn is formed from cholesterol. The hormone passes through several stages in the course of its synthesis: First the skin under the influence of UV light, then the liver and finally the kidney. Calciol (cholecalciferol) is formed in the skin, … Calcitriol
The adrenal cortex has a three-layer structure, with each layer producing certain hormones. From the outside to the inside you can find: Zona glomerulosa (“ball rich zone”): Production of mineral corticoids Zona fasciculata (“clustered zone”): Production of glucocorticoids Zona reticulosa (“reticular zone”): Production of androgens These hormones include glucocorticoids, mineral corticoids and androgens. The former … Hormones of the adrenal cortex
Introduction Electrolytes are a term for which one may not know exactly what is hidden behind them. They are written on some lab slips, sound terribly chemical and indeed their function and regulation are extremely complex. A simplified explanation of the medical context will be given below. Definition The so-called electrolytes are salts dissolved in … Electrolytes
Importance of blood for electrolytes The blood is the main transport route for electrolytes. Every cell in the body is reached via the blood vessels and small capillaries. The blood collects the electrolytes that we have ingested through food or liquid in the intestines and distributes them throughout the body where they are needed. The … Importance of blood for electrolytes | Electrolytes
