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Which glands are classified as central endocrine glands?

Adrenal medulla, Islets of pancreas, Gonadal glands

Thyroid follicular cells, Adrenal cortex, Gonadal glands

Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal cortex

Thalamus, Hypophysis, Epiphysis (correct)

Which glands are classified as peripheral endocrine glands dependent on hypophysis?

Thyroid follicular cells, Adrenal cortex (zona fasciculata and reticularis), Gonadal glands (correct)

Adrenal medulla, Islets of pancreas, Parathyroid glands

Thyroid C cells, Adrenal cortex (zona glomerulosa), Islets of pancreas

Thalamus, Hypophysis, Epiphysis

What is the classification of endocrine glands based on the place of endocrine disorder?

Primary (peripheral) hypofunction or hyper-function (correct)

Secondary (central adenohypophyseal) hypo-function or hy

Central and peripheral endocrine glands

Thyroid and parathyroid glands pathology

Where is the cause of the disorder of hormonal secretion in primary hypofunction or hyper-function?

<p>In the peripheral (target) endocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which glands are classified as independent of hypophysis?

<p>Thyroid C cells, Parathyroid glands, Adrenal cortex (zona glomerulosa), Adrenal medulla, Islets of pancreas, Diffuse neuroendocrine system</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Endocrine Gland Classification

Central endocrine glands: classified as Hypophysis (Pituitary gland) and Epiphysis (Pineal gland)
Peripheral endocrine glands dependent on Hypophysis: classified as Thyroid, Adrenal, and Gonads
Endocrine gland classification based on the place of endocrine disorder: classified as Primary and Secondary
Primary hypofunction or hyper-function: caused by a disorder in the endocrine gland itself
Independent of Hypophysis: classified as Pancreas, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Cortex

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Test your knowledge of endocrine pathology with this quiz. Explore topics such as hypophysis, thyroid and parathyroid glands, adrenal pathology, and pancreas pathology. Review endocrine glands classification, including central and peripheral glands.