The Endocrine System

... Anatomy & Physiology The Endocrine System Task 1 1. List the major endocrine glands of the body. Describe their structure and location. Adrenal Gland (Medulla and Cortex). Thyroid Gland. Para-Thyroid Gland. Pituitary (3 Lobes - Anterior, Median and Posterior). Testes and Ovaries. Placenta. Pineal Gland. Pancreas1. Name of Gland Structure Location Adrenal Gland The adrenal gland has three main sections. At the surface of the gland is a thick capsule, which binds the gland to the kidney surface and protects its glandular tissue below. The adrenal glands are paired glands, with each one sitting atop each kidney and are embedded in the fat enclosing the kidney. The next layer is the cortex which has three identifiable layers, the zona glomerulosa, the zona fasciculate and the zona reticularis. The inner most layer is the medulla which has a rich blood supply and is composed of nerve cells. Thyroid Gland The thyroid gland consists of two lateral lobes, called the left and right lateral lobes. A bridge of tissue connects the

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