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| + | Comprised of a group of duct-less [[Endocrine System - Endocrine Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|glands]] with limited or no anatomical contact with each other, the Endocrine System integrates and controls metabolic activity through the secretion of [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]] into the [[Vascular System - Anatomy & Physiology|vascular system]]. These hormones may have their effects on tissues and organs far from where they were produced. | ||
| − | The endocrine system integrates with, and is under the control of the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Nervous System| | + | The endocrine system integrates with, and is under the control of the [[Nervous and Special Senses - Anatomy & Physiology#Nervous System|Nervous System]] with close association between the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] and the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]], which acts to co-ordinate many of the body's other endocrine glands. The system relies largely on [[Negative Feedback - Anatomy & Physiology|negative feedback]] loops to maintain homeostasis, with some examples of [[Positive Feedback - Anatomy & Physiology|positive feedback]] to elicit suitable responses. |
| − | 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: | |
*[[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] | *[[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] | ||
*[[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] | *[[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] | ||
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*[[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal Glands]] | *[[Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal Glands]] | ||
*[[Pineal Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pineal Gland]] | *[[Pineal Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pineal Gland]] | ||
| − | + | Endocrine functions of the following tissues and organs will be briefly covered: | |
| − | + | *[[Endocrine Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|Pancreas]] | |
| − | *[[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology | + | *[[Endocrine System - Gut - Anatomy & Physiology|Gut]] |
| − | *[[Gut | + | *[[Endocrine System - Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology|Kidney]] |
| − | *[[Kidney | + | *[[Endocrine System - Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|Heart]] |
| − | *[[Heart | + | *[[Endocrine System - Adipose Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Adipose Tissue]] |
| − | *[[Adipose Tissue | + | *[[Endocrine System - Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|Liver]] |
| − | *[[Liver | + | *[[Endocrine System - Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|Skin]] |
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*[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine|Thymus]] | *[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine|Thymus]] | ||
| − | *[[Testes | + | *[[Endocrine System - Testes - Anatomy & Physiology|Testes]] |
| − | *[[Ovaries | + | *[[Endocrine System - Ovaries - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] |
| − | *[[Placenta | + | *[[Endocrine System - Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] |
| − | + | Also mentioned are the main hormonally controlled homeostatic mechanisms for ions: | |
| − | + | *[[Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Calcium Homeostasis]] | |
| − | *[[Calcium|Calcium Homeostasis]] | + | *[[Phosphorus Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Phosphorus Homeostasis]] |
| − | *[[Phosphorus|Phosphorus Homeostasis]] | + | *[[Magnesium - Anatomy & Physiology|Magnesium]] |
| − | *[[Magnesium|Magnesium]] | + | ===Test Yourself on Endocrinology - Anatomy and Physiology=== |
| − | + | *[[Endocrine System - Flash Cards - Anatomy and Physiology|Flash Cards]] | |
| − | + | ===Acknowledgements and Reference Material=== | |
| − | + | *[[Endocrine System - Acknowledgements - Anatomy & Physiology|Acknowledgements]] | |
| − | + | *[[Endocrine System - Reference Material - Anatomy & Physiology|Reference Material]] | |
| − | + | *'''Creators:''' | |
| − | + | **[[Carolyn Harvey-Myers]] | |
| − | + | **[[Jo Henstock]] | |
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Comprised of a group of duct-less glands with limited or no anatomical contact with each other, the Endocrine System integrates and controls metabolic activity through the secretion of hormones into the vascular system. These hormones may have their effects on tissues and organs far from where they were produced.
The endocrine system integrates with, and is under the control of the Nervous System with close association between the Hypothalamus and the Pituitary Gland, which acts to co-ordinate many of the body's other endocrine glands. The system relies largely on negative feedback loops to maintain homeostasis, with some examples of positive feedback to elicit suitable responses.
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. In contrast the 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:
Endocrine functions of the following tissues and organs will be briefly covered:
Also mentioned are the main hormonally controlled homeostatic mechanisms for ions: