1.General descriptionThyroidParathyroidAdrenal glandsEndocrine glandsComponentsHypophysisEndocrine tissuePineal bodyEndocrine cellsproductAct ontarget organshormonetarget cells
Components Endocrine glands Endocrine tissue Endocrine cells hormone product target organs target cells Act on 1.General description Thyroid Parathyroid Adrenal glands Hypophysis Pineal body
Pineal glandPituitaryglandThyroidandparathyroid glandsAdrenalglandPancreasTestisOvary
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1. Endocrine cells in predominance 2. Arranged as cords, clumps, or hollow follicles. 3. Rich in capillary networks. 4. Ductless General characteristics
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Classification ofhormone---amino acid-based hormoneAmino acid derivatives, amine,peptidesandprotein---Steroid-hormoneCholesterol Eg.androgen
Classification of hormone -amino acid-based hormone Amino acid derivatives, amine, peptides, and protein -Steroid-hormone Cholesterol Eg. androgen