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Hypothalamus: Origin, Location and Structure

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Hypothalamus 2. Location and Structure of Hypothalamus 3. Hormones. Origin of Hypothalamus: Hypothalamus develops from the ectoderm of the embryo. Location and Structure of Hypothalamus: It lies below or inferior to the thalamus. It provides the anatomical connection between the nervous and endocrine systems. This connection is through the hypophysis [...]

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Pituitary Glands: Origin, Location and Structure

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Pituitary Glands 2. Location and Structure of Pituitary Glands 3. Disorders. Origin of Pituitary Glands: It develops from ectoderm of the embryo. Location and Structure of Pituitary Glands: The pituitary gland is located just below the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is situated in a depression the sella turcica of sphenoid [...]

By |2016-08-17T17:19:04+00:00August 17, 2016|Pituitary Glands|Comments Off on Pituitary Glands: Origin, Location and Structure

Thyroid Gland: Origin, Location and Structure

In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Origin of Thyroid Gland 2. Location and Structure of Thyroid Gland 3. Hormones. Origin of Thyroid Gland: It develops from the endoderm of the embryo. Location and Structure of Thyroid Gland: The thyroid gland is the largest endocrine gland located anterior to the thyroid cartilage of the larynx in the neck. The [...]

By |2016-08-17T17:19:02+00:00August 17, 2016|Thyroid Gland|Comments Off on Thyroid Gland: Origin, Location and Structure
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