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Many of the endocrine glands have a similar basic structure, composed of clusters of secretory cells of epithelial origin.  Hormones are secreted into the interstitial space whereby they are rapidly absorbed into the [[Vascular System - Anatomy & Physiology|vascular system]].  In contrast the [[Exocrine - Anatomy & Physiology|exocrine]] system utilises ducts enabling it to secrete its contents directly to its target area.   

Many of the endocrine glands have a similar basic structure, composed of clusters of secretory cells of epithelial origin.  Hormones are secreted into the interstitial space whereby they are rapidly absorbed into the [[Vascular System - Anatomy & Physiology|vascular system]].  In contrast the [[Exocrine - Anatomy & Physiology|exocrine]] system utilises ducts enabling it to secrete its contents directly to its target area.   

Here we will consider the main endocrine glands and their functional anatomy and physiology:

==The main endocrine glands==

*[[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]]

*[[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]]

*[[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]]

*[[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]]

*[[Magnesium - Anatomy & Physiology|Magnesium]]

*[[Magnesium - Anatomy & Physiology|Magnesium]]

===Test Yourself on Endocrinology - Anatomy and Physiology===

===Test Yourself on Endocrinology - Anatomy and Physiology===

*[[Endocrine System - Flash Cards - Anatomy and Physiology|Flash Cards]]

*[[Endocrine System - Flash Cards - Anatomy and Physiology|Endocrinology Flashcards]]

===Acknowledgements and Reference Material===

===Acknowledgements and Reference Material===

*[[Endocrine System - Acknowledgements - Anatomy & Physiology|Acknowledgements]]

*[[Endocrine System - Acknowledgements - Anatomy & Physiology|Acknowledgements]]