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The actions and metabolism of endocrine glands are poorly understood in comparison to mammals.   

The actions and metabolism of endocrine glands are poorly understood in comparison to mammals.   

[[Image:Thyroid_crop.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''The Thyroid gland appears to play an important role in [[Snake Shedding|shedding]] and growth''' - (Copyright © RVC)]]

[[Image:Thyroid_crop.jpg|250px|thumb|right|'''The Thyroid gland appears to play an important role in [[Snake Shedding|shedding]] and growth''' - (Copyright © RVC)]]

==Pancreas==

==Pancreas==

Exact location and anatomical relationships of the pancreas show much variation among species. It is often attached to the spleen to form a slenopancreas.  As in mammals the pancreas is both an exocrine and endocrine organ. In some genera, the islet tissue is formed into giant islets, rather than scattered randomly throughout the pancreatic exocrine tissue.

Exact location and anatomical relationships of the pancreas show much variation among species. It is often attached to the spleen to form a slenopancreas.  As in mammals the pancreas is both an exocrine and endocrine organ. In some genera, the islet tissue is formed into giant islets, rather than scattered randomly throughout the pancreatic exocrine tissue.

[[Category:Snake_Anatomy]]

[[Category:Snake_Anatomy]]