Endocrine Glands

Learning objectives

  • Be able to recognize each of the endocrine organs and relate their structure to function.
    Be aware of the close proximity of the vasculature in the endocrine organs.
  • Know the products of the organs and how their synthesis and release are controlled.

Lab activities

  1. Pituitary
  2. Adrenal
  3. Thyroid
  4. Parathyroid
  5. Pancreas - Islets of Langerhans
  6. Electron Micrographs
  7. Questions
  8. Answers