Prime Minister Narednra Modi has left nothing to chance in choosing his best men and women to assist him with the stupendous task which awaits him. The 45-member Team Modi which was administered the oath of office and secrecy by President Pranab Mukherjee is a curious mix of sundry individual talents they bring in with them. Each one has a USP which makes him a worthy pick for the PM. Let's find out who brings what:    

1.Rajnath Singh

Rajnath Singh

Party president. He pushed Modi's name and backed him within the party when differences arose over Modi's name. Thakur leader from Uttar Pradesh, the big state BJP has swept in the Lok Sabha polls and wants to snatch from Samajwadi Party in the next Vidhan Sabha elections. Rajnath will have to leave the party president's position. USP: Yes man!

2. Arun Jaitley

Legal eagle and the brain behind many of Modi's plans. Lost election in Amritsar but it was certain that he would play a critical role in Team Modi, regardless of the results. USP: Modi man

3.Nitin Gadkari

Nitin Gadkari

Former party president and MP from Nagpur. Sangh man. USP: Nagpur

4.Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj

Only detractor to have won a place in the Cabinet. Openly sided with LK Advani when the latter raised objections to Modi becoming the PM candidate. Being close to Advani, she was also the mediator. USP: Balancing Act

5. Venkaiah Naidu

Introduction to the Human Endocrine System

This page is a basic introduction to the human endocrine system.

General Introductory Notes:

Basic summary notes about the endocrine system include:

• Hormones are 'chemical messengers'.
• Hormones have 'target organs'.
• Endocrine glands are ductless glands that secret hormones directly into the blood.

Functions of Hormones:

1. Hormones help to regulate:
   
   • Volume and chemical composition of Extra-Cellular Fluid (ECF).
   • Metabolism - see also metabolic rate
   • Biological Clock (Circadian Rhythms)
   • Glandular Secretions
   • Contraction of smooth and cardiac muscle fibres
   • Some immune system activities.
     
     
2. Hormones control growth and development.
   
   
3. Hormones govern the opertation of reproductive systems.

Hypothalamus

Releases hormones that regulate the anterior pituitary; includes hormones from the posterior pituitary (see posterior pituitary)

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Posterior pituitary gland

Oxytocin stimulates contraction of uterus and mammary gland cells; Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) promotes retention of water by kidneys

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Anterior pituitary gland

Growth hormone (GH) stimulates growth (especially bones) and metabolic functions
Prolactin (PRL) stimulates milk production and secretion
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates production of ova and sperm
Luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates ovaries and testes
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) stimulates thyroid gland
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) stimulates adrenal cortex to secrete glucocorticoids

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Thyroid gland

Triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4) stimulate and maintain metabolic processes
Calcitonin lowers blood calcium level

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Parathyroid glands

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) raises blood calcium level

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Pancreas

Insulin lowers blood glucose level
Glucagon raises blood glucose level

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Adrenal medulla

Epinephrine and norepinephrine raise blood glucose level; increase metabolic activities; constrict certain blood vessels

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Adrenal cortex

Glucocorticoids raise blood glucose level
Mineralocorticoids promote reabsorption of Na+ and excretion of K+ in kidneys

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Testes

Androgens support sperm formation; promote development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics

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Ovaries

Estrogens stimulate uterine lining growth; promote development and maintenance of female secondary sex characteristics
Progestins promote uterine lining growth

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Pineal gland

Melatonin involved in biological rhytms