This gland is located in the posterior surface of the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland,…
Category: Endocrine System
Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is a pea-shaped structure that measures 1–1.5 cm in diameter and weight 0.5…
HYPOPHYSEAL PORTAL SYSTEM
Hypothalamic hormones that release or inhibit anterior pituitary hormones reach the anterior pituitary via a portal…
Introduction to Endocrine System
The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing mediators, called hormones. A hormone is a mediator…