Download Endocrine Review Sheet

Endocrine Review Sheet
Key: Know the anatomical and histological names (including
modifications) for the following bolded structures; assume that you will
be required to find the structures indicated by * on your own slides.
***This list is not guaranteed to be exhaustive, and only includes terms
from this unit. While we will not focus on quiz information from previous
weeks, knowledge of previous material may be useful***
Focus on endocrine histology, but keep in mind all of the following
terms. Know the endocrine secretions and functions as outlined in your
manual.
Pituitary Gland
Anterior Pituitary (Adenohypophysis)
 Pars distalis*
 Chromophobes*
 Basophilic chromophils*
 Acidophilic chromophils*
 Pars intermedia*
 Pars tuberalis*
Posterior Pituitary (Neurohypophysis)
 Herring bodies*
 Pituicytes*
Thyroid
 Follicular cells*
 Parafollicular cells*
Parathyroid
 Principal (chief) cells*
 Oxyphil cells*
Pancreas
Know the 4 types of cells found in Islets of Langerhans, the general
region where they are found, as well as their secretions
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α-cells
β-cells
δ-cells
PP-cells
Stomach
 G-cells
 Parietal cell*
 Chief cell*
Adrenal Gland
For each region of the adrenal gland, know the class of hormone that
gets secreted as well and a specific hormone example.
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Zona glomerulosa*
Zona fasciculate*
Zona reticularis*
Medulla*
Enteroendocrine Cells
 Argentaffin cells*