FMA13889Endocrine
A small midline endocrine gland in the epithalamus of the brain that secretes melatonin to help regulate circadian rhythms.
A small midline endocrine gland in the epithalamus of the brain that secretes melatonin to help regulate circadian rhythms.
Situated in the cranial / head region (midline / bilateral aspect, posterior aspect) within the endocrine.
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The pituitary gland and pineal body are closely integrated with the hypothalamus and diencephalon of the brain.
Endocrine glands are richly vascularized so hormones released into capillaries are rapidly distributed through the bloodstream.
The pancreas (modeled in the digestive layer) also performs vital endocrine roles by releasing insulin and glucagon into the blood.