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Thyroid glands and intestinal glands
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Salivary glands whose ducts open lateral to lingual frenulum?
PAROTID GLAND secretes saliva into the oral cavity through parotid duct which opens at the level of upper second molar.
What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
Endocrine glands secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete their hormones into a duct that leaves the body externally: for example, sweat glands empty onto the skin. Endocrine gland secretes compounds (hormones) into the blood. Exocrine gland secretes compounds outside of the body (including into the GI tract since the GI tract is topologically outside of the body). Exocrine glands have ducts that carry their secretory product to a surface. These glands include the sweat, sebaceous, and mammary glands and, the glands that secrete digestive enzymes.The endocrine glands do not have ducts to carry their product to a surface. They are called ductless glands. The word endocrine is derived from the Greek terms "endo," meaning within, and "krine," meaning to separate or secrete. The secretory products of endocrine glands are called hormones and are secreted directly into the blood and then carried throughout the body where they influence only those cells that have receptor sites for that hormone.
What gland increases the blood calcium levels?
The parathyroid glands consist of 4 small glands that are located within the thyroid gland. They produce a hormone called Parathyroid Hormone (PTH). PTH and calcitonin together maintain the homeostasis of Ca++ in the blood. Calcitonin hormone is produced by the thyroid. Together, these two hormones keep the calcium levels in the blood within normal ranges. It reduces the calcium level while its' partner increases the level.
What type of body tissue includes the endocrine glands?
endocrine glands are epithelial cells embedded within connective tissue.
What is the organ of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is composed of several ductless glands; clusters of cells located within certain organs, and isolated endocrine cells in the epithelial lining of the gastrointestinal and respiratory systems.
Where are the Brunner's glands in a body?
They are located within the duodenal wall of the small intestine.
What endocrine gland covers the trachea?
The thyroid gland is located anterior to the trachea. The parathyroid glands are located within the thyroid gland.
What 4 glands each of which is the size of a grain of rice are embedded in the postior surface of the thyroid gland?
The four glands, each of which is the size of a grain of rice, that are located around the surface of the thyroid gland is the parathyroid gland. The parathyroid glands control calcium regulation, which is the amount of calcium that is in the blood and within the bones.
What fat is located deep within the abdominal region and protects the digestive organs?
Visceral fat protects the abdominal organs deep within the body.
Where are G-cells located?
G cells are found deep within the gastric glands of the stomach antrum, and occasionally in the pancreas.
What type of muscle tissue is found within the digestive system?
Smooth muscle tissue is located in the wall of the digestive tract.
What are 2 digestive glands found outside the digestive tract?
There are far too many to mention, but would include the brain, lungs, kidneys, liver, etc. If you are asking about organs that are related to the digestive process, then you are probably referring to the accessory organs of digestion, and there are several. The liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and salivary glands are probably the major ones, though this list could also be endless if you consider the special senses.
What system is the small intestine located?
The small intestine is part of the digestive system. It connects the stomach with the large intestine. It is located within the abdominal cavity. Hope this helps.
Salivary glands whose ducts open lateral to lingual frenulum?
PAROTID GLAND secretes saliva into the oral cavity through parotid duct which opens at the level of upper second molar.
What is a parathyroid gland?
The parathyroid glands are small endocrine glands in the neck that produce parathyroid hormone. Humans have four parathyroid glands, which are usually located behind the thyroid gland. Parathyroid glands control the amount of calcium in the blood and within the bones. The parathyroid gland also regulates the metabolism of both calcium and phosphorus.
What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
Endocrine glands secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete their hormones into a duct that leaves the body externally: for example, sweat glands empty onto the skin. Endocrine gland secretes compounds (hormones) into the blood. Exocrine gland secretes compounds outside of the body (including into the GI tract since the GI tract is topologically outside of the body). Exocrine glands have ducts that carry their secretory product to a surface. These glands include the sweat, sebaceous, and mammary glands and, the glands that secrete digestive enzymes.The endocrine glands do not have ducts to carry their product to a surface. They are called ductless glands. The word endocrine is derived from the Greek terms "endo," meaning within, and "krine," meaning to separate or secrete. The secretory products of endocrine glands are called hormones and are secreted directly into the blood and then carried throughout the body where they influence only those cells that have receptor sites for that hormone.
What gland increases the blood calcium levels?
The parathyroid glands consist of 4 small glands that are located within the thyroid gland. They produce a hormone called Parathyroid Hormone (PTH). PTH and calcitonin together maintain the homeostasis of Ca++ in the blood. Calcitonin hormone is produced by the thyroid. Together, these two hormones keep the calcium levels in the blood within normal ranges. It reduces the calcium level while its' partner increases the level.
