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Published	08/25/2024	Name the 4 purely endocrine organs and the 2 that that have endocrine cells but in other organs.
Published	08/25/2024	General function of endocrine organs
Published	08/25/2024	Do endocrine organs have ducts?
Published	08/25/2024	Explain how hormones are released by endocrine organs. What are hormones?
Published	08/25/2024	The Pituitary Gland is also called the _______. Name 4 main points about it.
Published	08/25/2024	The anterior pituitary gland is also called the ________. The posterior pituitary gland is also called the ________.
Published	08/25/2024	The Neurohypophysis only produces hormones...
Published	08/25/2024	The Adenohypophysis produces ____ and _____ hormones. Name the specific ones in each category.
Published	08/25/2024	___________: act on different tissues or on the body
Published	08/25/2024	__________:induce response in OTHER endocrine organs.
Published	08/25/2024	______= The glandular part of the hypophysis that is CRANIAL.
Published	08/25/2024	Describe what the Adenohypophysis does with the hormones it produces.
Published	08/25/2024	The anterior hypophysis has a way to communicate to the brain→ through the_________. Describe how it works.
Published	08/25/2024	Neurohypophysis: 4 main facts
Published	08/25/2024	What do Neuroendocrine cell in the neurohypophysis do?
Published	08/25/2024	__________: Assist in storage and release of hormones. Surround nerve endings and regulate hormone secretion in neurohypophysis.
Published	08/25/2024	Histologically, in the anterior (glandular) part of the hypophysis, we have 2 cells:
Published	08/25/2024	________= Large exocrine gland closely related to duodenum. Releases digestive enzymes into duodenum through duodenal papilla to help __________.
Published	08/25/2024	In the pancreas, the endocrine portion sits between the acinar cells. Only___% has an endocrine function. What are the main cells of the pancreas…
Published	08/25/2024	Islets of Langerhans:  3 Key Facts + Their main function
Published	08/25/2024	3 main cell types of Islet of Langerhans
Published	08/25/2024	Histology of the Thyroid Gland
Published	08/25/2024	________= a thick fluid rich in hormones/precursor of hormones of the thyroid gland.
Published	08/25/2024	These two glands are closely associated with one another.
Published	08/25/2024	Follicular Cells of the Thyroid Gland: Function
Published	08/25/2024	C-Cells (parafollicular) of the Thyroid Gland: Function + what happens to them when the thyroid gland is inactive vs. active
Published	08/25/2024	Depending on species, the Parathyroid Gland (as seen in dog & cat) often has 2-pairs of parathyroid glands (one L and one R). What is importa…
Published	08/25/2024	Parathyroid Gland histologically...
Published	08/25/2024	Chief cells= respond to low blood calcium levels by producing and releasing ________________.
Published	08/25/2024	T/F: Parathyroid Chief cells become more active if Ca++ level is low.
Published	08/25/2024	T/F: Thyroid C cells + Parathyroid chief Cells  together regulate blood calcium levels.
Published	08/25/2024	The Adrenal Gland has 3 layers that each produce a different _________. Name each layer.
Published	08/25/2024	Zona arcuata/(glomerulosa: ruminants)
Published	08/25/2024	Zona fasciculata: arranged in columns
Published	08/25/2024	Zona reticularis:
Published	08/25/2024	Histologically, the adrenal gland has a superficial __________ and an inner _________. Which part are the 3 layers found?
Published	08/25/2024	In the medulla of the Adrenal Gland, what type of cells would we see? + the cell function
Published	08/25/2024	In the medulla of the Adrenal Gland, what is important about this section?
Published	08/25/2024	Main reasons for Cushing Disease & Name the clinical signs. Which gland is responsible for cushings?
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