Estrogens

Formation of estrogen: Estrogens as components of the steroid hormones are formed from the hormone androstendione. These hormones are formed in the ovaries (ovaries), placenta, adrenal cortex and testicles (testis). The hormone producing cells in the ovaries are the granulosa and theca cells, in the testis the Leydig intermediate cells. The following estrogen representatives exist: … Estrogens

Nodules in the thyroid gland

Nodules in the thyroid gland (Glandula thyroidea), or thyroid enlargement are extremely common. People of different ages suffer from these conditions, although younger people suffer from them much less frequently. However, women are affected much more often than men. With advancing age, the nodes become more and more prominent. Often these nodes are not noticed. … Nodules in the thyroid gland

Hashimoto | Nodules in the thyroid gland

Hashimoto The chronic immunothyroiditis Hashimoto is an autoimmune disease. Autoimmune means that the body’s own immune system is directed against its own organism. It is a chronic disease of the thyroid gland that causes inflammation of the organ. In this disease the thyroid tissue is systematically destroyed by the body’s own T-lymphocytes. T-lymphocytes are responsible … Hashimoto | Nodules in the thyroid gland

Noradrenaline

Definition Noradrenaline is a messenger substance (transmitter) produced naturally in the body, which belongs to the subgroup of catocholamines. It is produced from the neurotransmitter dopamine with the participation of an enzyme (dopamine beta hydroxylase). For this reason, dopamine is also called a precursor of noradrenaline. The production takes place mainly in the adrenal medulla, … Noradrenaline

Noradrenaline receptors | Noradrenaline

Noradrenaline receptors The specific receptors for norepinephrine and adrenaline are called adrenoceptors. The two messenger substances act at two different receptor subtypes. On the one hand, the alpha receptors are stimulated and on the other hand the beta receptors are activated. Alpha-1-receptors are mostly located on the walls of the blood vessels, which ensure the … Noradrenaline receptors | Noradrenaline

Catecholamines

Introduction The catecholamines, or catecholamines, belong to the group of hormones with androgenic effects on the cardiovascular system. The catecholamines are so-called sympathomimetic drugs, either produced by the body or artificially synthesized substances, and act on the alpha and beta receptors. Among the catecholamines are Adrenalin Noradrenaline Dopamine Isoprenalin (drug substance) Dobutamine (drug substance) Dopeaxamine … Catecholamines

Thyroid hormones

Introduction The thyroid gland produces two different hormones, thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). The synthesis and release of these hormones is regulated by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Their main purpose is to increase the energy metabolism. The thyroid gland produces the hormones T3 and T4 on the one hand and calcitonin on the other. … Thyroid hormones