Category: Endocrine System

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

PARATHYROID GLANDS

August 10, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

This gland is located in the posterior surface of the lateral lobes of the thyroid gland,…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

Thyroid Gland

August 9, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped structure located in front of the neck and inferior to…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

PANCREAS

August 8, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

The pancreas is both an endocrine gland and an exocrine gland. Size is about 15 cm…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

THYMUS

August 8, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

The thymus is a lymphoid organ helps in immunity. • It is located behind the sternum,…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

Pineal Gland

August 8, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland shaped like a pine cone attached to the…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

Pituitary Gland

August 8, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

The pituitary gland is a pea-shaped structure that measures 1–1.5 cm in diameter and weight 0.5…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

HYPOPHYSEAL PORTAL SYSTEM

August 2, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

Hypothalamic hormones that release or inhibit anterior pituitary hormones reach the anterior pituitary via a portal…

Anatomy and Physiology Endocrine System

Introduction to Endocrine System

July 31, 2017
Haribala Paliwal

The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing mediators, called hormones. A hormone is a mediator…