Endocrine System Models & Histology

Identify the gland; then identify the type of cells within this gland; and the hormone they secrete.

Thyroid gland;

follicular cells;

Triiodothyronine (T3) and Thyroxine (T4)

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Adrenal gland;

zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex;

Mineralcorticoids (EX: aldosterone)

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Pancreas;

islets of Langerhans (pancreatic islets);

Insulin and glucacon

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Adrenal gland;

zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex;

Androgen hormones (EX: testosterone)

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Adrenal gland;

zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex;

Glucocorticoids (EX: cortisol)

Identify the gland; then identify the type of cells within this gland; and the hormone they secrete.

Thyroid;

C cells (parafollicular cells);

Calcitonin

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adrenal gland;

capsule;

Protect adrenal gland

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Pancreas;

pancreatic ducts;

Transport digestive pancreatic juices to the intestine

Identify fhe gland; Identify the type of cells - indicated by the white circle - within the gland; and explain their function.

Pancreas;

acini cells;

Make digestive enzymes

What gland is in this picture and what hormone does it secrete?

Thyroid;

triidothyroinine & thyroxin (T3 and T4)

What structure is in the white circle and what hormone does it secrete?

Islets of Langerhans;

Insulin, glucagon, & somatostatin

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Adrenal medulla;

epinephrine & norepinephrine

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anterior pituitary;

growth hormone, prolactin, TSH, ACTH, MSH, FSH, LH

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adrenal cortex;

aldosterone & glucosteroids

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posterior pituitary;

oxytocin & antidiuretic hormone

Identify this gland; the structure within; and its purpose

Thyroid;

colloid;

To store triiodothyronine (T3), thyroxine (T4), and other hormones

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Pituitary gland

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Pineal gland

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Thymus

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Parathyroid gland

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Thyroid

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Pancreas

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Adrenal gland

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Ovary

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testes

What gland is this? What hormones does it produce?

Anterior pituitary gland;

growth hormone, prolactin, TSH, ACTH, MSH, FSH, LH

What gland is this? What is the structure at the end of the pointer? What does it produce?

Pancreas;

Islet of Langerhans (pancreatic islet);

Insulin and glucacon

What gland is this? What is the structure at the end of the pointer? What is its purpose?

Thyroid;

Colloid;

To store T3 and T4

What gland is this? What is the structure at the end of the pointer? What is its purpose?

Adrenal gland;

Fibrous capsule;

Protect the adrenal gland

What gland is this? What is the structure at the end of the pointer? What is does it produce?

Thyroid;

Parafollicular cells (C cells);

Calcitonin

What gland is this? What is the structure at the end of the pointer? What does it produce?

Adrenal gland;

Medulla;

Epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenaline)

What gland is this? What is the region at the end of the pointer? What does it produce?

Adrenal gland;

Zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex;

Glucocorticoids (like cortisol)