HSC 214 Endocrine System

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Pituitary gland (Hypophysis)

small projection from the inferior portion of the brain

<p>small projection from the inferior portion of the brain</p>
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Pineal gland

small, pine cone shaped tissue

<p>small, pine cone shaped tissue</p>
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Thyroid gland

butterfly-shaped (2 lobes) tissue

<p>butterfly-shaped (2 lobes) tissue</p>
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Parathyroid glands

four smallest endocrine tissues on the posterior side of the thyroid gland

<p>four smallest endocrine tissues on the posterior side of the thyroid gland</p>
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Pancreas

elongated, lumpy tissue about 5-6 inches long that lies inferior and posterior to the stomach

<p>elongated, lumpy tissue about 5-6 inches long that lies inferior and posterior to the stomach</p>
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Adrenal (suprarenal) glands

Small, pyramidal-shaped tissues with a bumpy texture that lie on the superior aspect of kidneys

<p>Small, pyramidal-shaped tissues with a bumpy texture that lie on the superior aspect of kidneys</p>
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Ovaries

pair of oval-shaped bodies in female that are within the pelvic cavity

<p>pair of oval-shaped bodies in female that are within the pelvic cavity</p>
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Testes

pair of oval gonads in males within the scrotum

<p>pair of oval gonads in males within the scrotum</p>