Location of Endocrine Glands

Question 1

describe where the pineal gland can be found

Answer 1

It can be found deep inside the brain.

Question 2

describe where the thyroid gland can be found

Answer 2

The thyroid gland can be found at the neck, just below the larynx

Question 3

describe where the parathyroid gland can be found

Answer 3

The parathyroid glands are located in the rear surface of the lobes of the thyroid gland

Question 4

describe where the thymus can be found

Answer 4

The thymus is located in the chest above the heart and behind the sternum

Question 5

describe where the adrenal glands can be found

Answer 5

The adrenal glands are located above the kidneys.

Question 6

describe where the pancreas can be found

Answer 6

The pancreas lies below the stomach and alongside the duodenum.