Anatomy Questions

Week 4

Answer the following questions:

0. Define Endocrine Glands, Their functions and principal characteristics.

0. What is a hormone? .Describe their classification.

0. The endocrine system is composed of endocrine glands widely distribute throughout the body, these are:

The pituitary gland

Thyroid gland

Parathyroid glands

Adrenal glands

Pancreas

Gonads

Thymus

Pineal gland

4-Cite for each gland: localization, principal characteristic of the gland, hormone that produce, their function, and regulation of secretion.