· Text: Fundamentals Of Anatomy and Physiology
· Authors: Martini; Nath; Batholomew .
· Edition: Tenth Edition. 2015.
· ISBN: 978-0-321-90907-7
· Publisher: Pearson
0. Read Chapter 18: Endocrine System
0. Answer the following questions:
1. Define Endocrine Glands, Their functions and principal characteristics.
1. What is a hormone? .Describe their classification.
1. The endocrine system is composed of endocrine glands widely distribute throughout the body, these are:
a. The pituitary gland
b. Thyroid gland
c. Parathyroid glands
d. Adrenal glands
e. Pancreas
f. Gonads
g. Thymus
h. Pineal gland
Cite for each gland: localization, principal characteristic of the gland, hormone that produce, their function, and regulation of secretion.
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