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Practical 13 - Endocrine System-Medicine., Study notes of Medicine

The University of SheffieldMedicine

This Practical 13 – Endocrine System document is a comprehensive academic resource for medical students in the 2024-2025 academic year, covering the anatomy, histology, and physiology of the endocrine glands. It details the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, and pancreas, explaining their hormonal secretions, regulatory mechanisms, and physiological functions. The document includes microscopic slides, anatomical diagrams, and clinical correlations, discussing disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, Addison’s disease, and Cushing’s syndrome. It explores hormonal feedback loops, endocrine signaling pathways, and diagnostic techniques like blood tests and imaging. With its structured format and focus on clinical relevance, this guide is an essential tool for mastering endocrinology, preparing for medical exams, and applying knowledge in clinical practice.

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3/12/25, 5:31 PM about:blank Practical 13 - Endocrine System Practical 13 — Endocrine System ‘The common features that most endocrine organs share are: Glandular epithelium Being richly vascularised Secreting a variety of hormones Bering controlled by negative and positive feedback loops Pituitary Gland The pituitary gland coordinates the endocrine organs through feedback loops. It is made up of 1. Posterior pituitary (down growth of hypothalamus) Made up of neural tissue ie, axons and glial cells OSecretes oxytocin and ADH 2. Anterior pituitary (epithelial structure) (Cl Has nested epithelial pituicytes which secrete hormones Has richly vascular fibrous stroma Type of Pituicyte Proportion Hormone Released Somatotroph 50% Growth Hormone Tactotroph 25% Prolactin Corticotroph 15-20% ACTH Gonadotroph 10% FSH, LH Thyrotroph 1% Thyroid stimulating hormone " Reticulin stains are used to observe the anterior pituitary gland. 1/16