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No, the pituitary gland is not located near the tonsils and adenoids. The pituitary gland is situated at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose, while the tonsils and adenoids are part of the lymphatic system located in the throat. These structures have different functions and anatomical locations within the body.
For all the glands * Thyroid gland and the ones behind it called the parathyroid glands * Sweat and sebacious glands * Mammary glands (breasts) * Pitutiary gland (the pea sized gland behind the front of the head near the brain) * Adrenal glands (behind/above the kidneys) * Adenoids * Thymus * In females - Bartholin's glands which are situated behind the vaginal lips (labia/vulva) * Cowper's glands in the male genital system * Prostate gland in males * Salivary * Parotid
Parotid gland
The exocrine gland near the male urethra is called the prostate gland. It is responsible for producing prostatic fluid, which is a component of semen.
No, the gallbladder and salivary gland are not the same. The gallbladder is an organ located under the liver that stores and concentrates bile, while salivary glands are responsible for producing saliva in the mouth to aid in digestion.
The gland near the tailbone is called the coccygeal gland, also known as the coccygeal body or the Luschka gland. It is a vestigial structure that may have a role in certain physiological functions.
The pylorus is a part of the stomach located at the lower end, near the small intestine. The pancreas is situated behind the stomach, near the beginning of the small intestine. They are both important organs in the digestive system, but they are not directly adjacent to each other.
The thyroid gland is the largest neck gland. The parathyroid glands are four little glands near the thyroid.
The gland near the bladder that adds fluid to semen is called the prostate gland. It produces a milky fluid that contributes to semen volume and helps nourish and protect sperm.
The pineal gland (or, epiphysis) synthesizes and secretes melatonin.
There are two located within the brain:The pituitary gland is located near the base of the brainThe pineal gland is located within the diencephalon (of the brain)
Well, no, not really. It's up kinda behind and between your liver and stomach. It's hidden in there, pretty hard to get at in surgery.