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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 wherby they are rapidly absorbed into the circulatory system.  In contrast the exocrine system has a duct system and so can secrete its contents directly into 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 wherby they are rapidly absorbed into the circulatory system.  In contrast the exocrine system has a duct system and so can secrete its contents directly into its target area.   

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

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

<big>[[Pituitary Pathology]]

<big>::[[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Glands]]

[[Thyroid Pathology]]

::[[Endocrine System - Thyroid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Thyroid Glands]]

[[Parathyroid Pathology]]

::[[Endocrine System - Parathyroid Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Parathyroid Glands]]

[[Adrenal Pathology]]

::[[Endocrine System - Adrenal Glands - Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal Glands]]

[[Pancreas - endocrine|Endocrine Pancreas Pathology]]

::[[Endocrine System - Endocrine Pancreas - Anatomy & Physiology|Endocrine Pancreas]]

 

 

[[Endocrine effects on the skin]]