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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 - 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. |
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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. | |
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− | 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. | + | 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. |
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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. |
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− | Here we will consider the main endocrine glands and their functional anatomy and physiology:
| + | ==The Endocrine Glands== |
| *[[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:
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− | *[[Endocrine Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|Pancreas]] | + | ==Tissues and organs with endocrine functions== |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Gut - Anatomy & Physiology|Gut]] | + | *[[Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine Function|Pancreas]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Kidney - Anatomy & Physiology|Kidney]] | + | *[[Gut Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Gut]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Heart - Anatomy & Physiology|Heart]] | + | *[[Kidney Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Kidney]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Adipose Tissue - Anatomy & Physiology|Adipose Tissue]] | + | *[[Heart Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Heart]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Liver - Anatomy & Physiology|Liver]] | + | *[[Adipose Tissue Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Adipose Tissue]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Skin - Anatomy & Physiology|Skin]] | + | *[[Liver Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Liver]] |
| + | *[[Skin Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Skin]] |
| *[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine|Thymus]] | | *[[Thymus - Anatomy & Physiology#Endocrine|Thymus]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Testes - Anatomy & Physiology|Testes]] | + | *[[Testes Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Testes]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Ovaries - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] | + | *[[Ovaries Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Ovaries]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Placenta - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] | + | *[[Placenta Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology|Placenta]] |
− | Also mentioned are the main hormonally controlled homeostatic mechanisms for ions:
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− | *[[Calcium Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Calcium Homeostasis]] | + | ==Homeostatic mechanisms under hormonal control== |
− | *[[Phosphorus Homeostasis - Anatomy & Physiology|Phosphorus Homeostasis]] | + | *[[Calcium|Calcium Homeostasis]] |
− | *[[Magnesium - Anatomy & Physiology|Magnesium]] | + | *[[Phosphorus|Phosphorus Homeostasis]] |
− | ===Test Yourself on Endocrinology - Anatomy and Physiology=== | + | *[[Magnesium|Magnesium]] |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Flash Cards - Anatomy and Physiology|Flash Cards]]
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− | ===Acknowledgements and Reference Material===
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− | *[[Endocrine System - Acknowledgements - Anatomy & Physiology|Acknowledgements]] | + | {{Template:Learning |
− | *[[Endocrine System - Reference Material - Anatomy & Physiology|Reference Material]] | + | |flashcards = [[:Category:Endocrine System Anatomy & Physiology Flashcards|Endocrinology Flashcards]] |
− | *'''Creators:'''
| + | |OVAM = [[Endocrine System Vetlogic Quiz|Endocrine System Quiz]] |
− | **[[Carolyn Harvey-Myers]]
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− | **[[Jo Henstock]]
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| + | ==Acknowledgements and Reference Material== |
| + | *{{citation|initiallast = Dyce|initialfirst = K.M|2last = Sack|2first = W.O|finallast = Wensing|finalfirst = C.J.G|year = 2002|title = Textbook of Veterinary Anatomy|ed =3rd|city = Philadelphia|pub = Saunders}} |
| + | *{{citation|initiallast = Sjaastad|initialfirst = O.V|2last = Hove|2first = K|finallast = Sand|finalfirst = O|year = 2004|title = Physiology of Domestic Animals|city = Oslo|pub = Scandinavian Veterinary Press}} |
| + | *Histology images provided by RVC |
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