Human Anatomy and Physiology - N. I. Fedyukovich 2003

Endocrine Glands
Practical Classes

The purpose of the practical Class is to study the anatomical and histological Structure OF THE Endocrine glands.

Equipment: a set of histological specimens, electron micrographs, diagrams, tables, slides, a Microscope, and a slide projector.

Course of work. The student is expected to know: 1) the general structure of the Endocrine System; 2) examine from histological specimens and micrographs: a) the Pituitary Gland; b) The Thyroid Gland; c) the Adrenal gland; d) the Pancreas; 3) the Functions of the endocrine glands; 4) the principles of Regulation of the endocrine glands.

Protocol preparation. Draw the diagram of The structure of pancreatic insulocytes and the diagram of a glandulocyte, and provide the labels. List the main Hormones produced by the Glands of the endocrine system.



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