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Calcitonin — is a 32 amino acid linear polypeptide hormone that is produced in humans primarily by the parafollicular cells (also known as C cells) of the thyroid, and in many other animals in the ultimobranchial body.[1] It acts to reduce blood calcium… … Wikipedia
calcitonin-salmon — calcitonin (salmon) a polypeptide originally obtained from salmon but now also prepared synthetically, its amino acid sequence differing slightly from that of human origin; it has the same actions and uses as calcitonin human, administered… … Medical dictionary
Human homeostasis — refers to the body s ability to regulate its internal physiology to maintain stability in response to fluctuations in the outside environment. The liver and kidneys help maintain homeostasis. The liver is responsible for metabolizing toxic… … Wikipedia
Calcitonin receptor — The calcitonin receptor is a G protein coupled receptor which binds the peptide hormone calcitonin and is involved in maintenance of calcium homeostasis.cite journal | author = Purdue BW, Tilakaratne N, Sexton PM | title = Molecular pharmacology… … Wikipedia
Human chorionic gonadotropin — chorionic gonadotropin, alpha polypeptide Identifiers Symbol CGA Alt. symbols FSHA, GPHa, GPHA1, HCG, LHA, TSHA … Wikipedia
Human placental lactogen — HPL redirects here. For other uses, see HPL (disambiguation). chorionic somatomammotropin hormone 1 (human placental lactogen) Crystal Structure of Human Placental Lactogen.[1] … Wikipedia
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
nervous system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction system that conducts stimuli from sensory receptors to the brain and spinal cord and that conducts impulses back to other parts of the body. As with other higher vertebrates, the human nervous system has two main… … Universalium
Glands and hormones of the human endocrine system — ▪ Table Glands and hormones of the human endocrine system gland or tissue principal hormone function testis testosterone stimulates development of male sex organs and secondary sex characteristics, including facial hair growth and increased… … Universalium
hCT — • human calcitonin; • human chorionic thyrotropin … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
