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The Endocrine System 


Chapter 17
  • Introduction 
  • 17.1 An Overview of the Endocrine System
  • 17.2 Hormones              
  • 17.3 The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus              
  • 17.4 The Thyroid Gland              
  • 17.5 The Parathyroid Glands              
  • 17.6 The Adrenal Glands              
  • 17.7 The Pineal Gland              
  • 17.8 Gonadal and Placental Hormones              
  • 17.9 The Endocrine Pancreas              
  • 17.10 Organs with Secondary Endocrine Functions
  • 17.11 Development and Aging of the Endocrine System 

Video Tutorials
Crash Course: Anatomy and Physiology ​
  • Crash Course Biology: Endocrine System
  • Crash Course A&P: Endocrine System - Glands & Hormones
  • Crash Course A&P: Endocrine System - Hormone Cascades 
Visible Body - Learn 
  • Endocrine System

Interactive Learning Modules
Wisc-Online
  • The Actions of Hormones
  • Glucose Metabolism for the Endocrine System
Anatomy Drill & Practice
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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The Endocrine System
  • Location of many endocrine glands
  • Hypothalamus and pituitary gland, and their blood supply
  • Location, blood supply, and histology of the thyroid gland, Anterior view
  • Location, blood supply, and histology of the parathyroid glands, Posterior view
  • Location, blood supply, and histology of the adrenal (suprarenal) glands, Anterior view
  • Location, blood supply, and histology of the pancreas

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