explain basic structure and enterence of steriod into the cell
steriods are lipids structually similar to cholestrol; steriod hormones are bound to specific transport proteins in plasma. liver absorbs and converts them to a soulable form that is excreated.
function of prostacyclins
have same affect as thromboxanes; involved in infl. response; strong paracrin effect
GH pric. signs and symptons for under
excessive growth
describe eicosanoids
important paracine factors that corrd. cellular activity and affect enezymatic processes such as blood contraction
PRL
production of milk;
MCs over and symps.
Aldosteronism; increase body weight
purpose of a second messenger in non-steroid hormones