Hypothalamus

Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped structure located in front of the neck and inferior to the larynx, Adam's apple.…

8 years ago

Pineal Gland

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

8 years ago

Pituitary Gland

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

8 years ago

HYPOPHYSEAL PORTAL SYSTEM

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

8 years ago

Introduction to Endocrine System

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

8 years ago