Illustrate the differences between the mechanism of action of a protein and a steroid hormone.

A milkman is very upset one morning as his cow refuses to give any milk. The milkman’s wife gets the calf from the shed. On fondling by the calf, the cow gave sufficient milk. Describe the role of endocrine gland and pathway associated with this response?

A sample of urine was diagnosed to contain high content of glucose and ketone bodies. Based on this observation, answer the following:

a. Which endocrine gland and hormone is related to this condition?

b. Name the cells on which this hormone acts.

c. What is the condition called and how can it be rectified?

Calcium plays a very important role in the formation of bones. Write on the role of endocrine glands and hormones responsible for maintaining Calcium homeostasis.

Hypothalamus is a super master endocrine gland. Elaborate.