Endocrinology Series: What Are Endocrine Glands?

by F. Zaria Chinelo, Pharm.D. | Oct 20, 2013 | CLINICAL CHARTS, RESOURCES, STUDY GUIDES | 0 comments

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Endocrine Glands Include

Pituitary	Pineal	Thyroid
Thymus	Pancreas	Ovary
Adrenal * 2	Parathyroid * 4	Testes * 2

Adenohypophysis = anterior pituitary

Its hormones are essential for:

Regulating growth and development
Stimulating the reproductive system
Providing a response to stress
Regulating intermediary metabolism

Synthesis and secretion of adenohypophysis hormones are controlled by:

Hypothalamic factors
Peripheral hormones
Drugs

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Last updated October 2013

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