P13- Endocrine pathology

Question 1

Name endocrine glands.

Answer 1

• Pituitary gland
– Adenohypophysis 
– Neurohypophysis
• Thyroid gland
• Parathyroid glands
• Adrenal glands
– Adrenal cortex
– Adrenal medulla
• Pancreas – Islets of Langerhans

Question 2

what is endocrine function?

Answer 2

• Secrete molecules – Hormones
• Maintain metabolic equilibrium and homeostasis
• Reach target cells via bloodstream
• Modify function
• Feedback inhibition maintains homeostasis