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In some respects it could be loosely termed a gland, as it excretes blood, but it is most commonly referred to as a muscle, as contractions are required to pump blood out through the pulmonary artery and aorta. Some people also call it an organ...
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Gland that covers the heart?
The pericardial sac, consisting of the parietal (outer) and visceral (inner) layers surrounds the heart. This contains a small amout of fluid to lubricate and cushion the heart as it expands and contracts, but it is not necessarily a gland.
Which endocrine organ lies just above the heart?
thyroid
What endrocrine gland produces a hormone that affect tha heart rate?
Both the thyroid and adrenals produce hormones that affect heart rate.
Endocrine Gland found in roof of third ventricle?
Pineal Gland
What hormone increases your heart rate?
Two hormones that affect heart rate are epinephrine and norepinephrine. Both are actively involved with the body's stress response system. These hormones cause the body to increase heart rate so that oxygenated blood can reach muscles faster to promote more muscle strength and endurance.
Master gland is WHAT?
the heart WRONG! its the pituitary gland, its in your brain,and the hearts not a gland.
What is the master hormonal gland?
the heart WRONG! its the pituitary gland, its in your brain,and the hearts not a gland.
What is the large gland on top of the heart and lungs?
Thymus Gland
What gland found in the upper thorax overlying the heart and large during youth?
The thymus gland is in the upper thorax anterior to the heart.
A large gland which extends into the neck region partially covers the heart?
thymus gland
What is the name of the large gland that extends into the neck and partially covers the heart?
It is the thymus gland.
Which is the temporary endocrine gland present on heart?
thymus
What organs are not controlled by pituitary gland?
The heart, lungs.
Gland that covers the heart?
The pericardial sac, consisting of the parietal (outer) and visceral (inner) layers surrounds the heart. This contains a small amout of fluid to lubricate and cushion the heart as it expands and contracts, but it is not necessarily a gland.
What gland is located between the lungs?
Heart lies in mediastinum. The wall of mediastinum and phrenic nerve lies between the heart and lungs. Phrenic nerve supply to the diaphragm.
Does a horse have a thymus gland?
Yes, a horse does have a thymus gland. It is also known as the sweet-bread and is located cranial to the heart.
What are the organs located in thoracic cavity?
Structures in the thoracic cavity are thymus, thyroid gland, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs, heart. Organs: Heart, lungs, thyroid gland.
