Endocrine gland
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The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located throughout the body. Along with the nervous system, it makes the neuroendocrine system, which controls and regulates many of the body's f
The major endocrine glands: Pineal gland Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Thymus Adrenal gland Pancreas Ovary Testicle
Thyroid
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The thyroid, or thyroid gland, is an endocrine gland in vertebrates. In humans, it is a butterfly-shaped or H-shaped gland located in the neck below the Adam's apple. It consists of two connected lobe
Endocrine gland
…hormones, directly into the blood. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are neuroendocrine organs. The pituitary gland hangs from…
The human thyroid (tan), as viewed from the front; and arteries (red) supplying the gland.
The thyroid gland surrounds the cricoid and tracheal cartilages and consists of two lobes. This image shows a variant thyroid with a pyramidal lobe emerging from the middle of the thyroid.
Section of a thyroid gland under the microscope. 1 colloid, 2 follicular cells, 3 endothelial cells
Child affected by Congenital iodine deficiency syndrome, associated with a lack of iodine.