OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
Learn about the hormones released by the pituitary gland, their target cells, and their principal actions, as well as the structure and function of the hypothalamus.
Other
My Vits: Pituitary Gland
The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain in a pocket inside the sphenoid bone known as the sella turcica. It weighs only 1/2 gram (.018 ounces) of which 85% is water and it produces 1/100,000th of a gram of hormones daily.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Univ.: Functional Anatomy of the Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
Explains the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. Includes pictures and a glossary of terms.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this online lesson students will list the glands of the endocrine system and their effects.
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
Lab Tests Online: Pituitary Disorders
This effective site explains the role of the pituitary gland, disorders of the pituitary gland, tests to diagnose problems, and possible treatments.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses glands of the endocrine system and their functions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses glands of the endocrine system and their functions.
Other
University of Cincinnati Clermont College of Biology: The Endocrine System
A comprehensive approach to the endocrine system, broken down by gland and complete with bold-face vocabulary terms. A perfect supplement to classroom notes and activities.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Glands
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This unit describes the structures and functions associated with the endocrine system.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: An Overview of the Endocrine System
Find out about the types of intercellular communication, their importance, mechanisms, and effects. Then continue on to the next sections to learn about hormones, the different endocrine glands, the organs with secondary endocrine...
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: Bernardo Houssay
Find out about Bernardo Alberto Houssay, the first Latin American and Argentine to receive the Nobel Prize for his research on the role that pituitary hormones play in sugar metabolism.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Endocrine System
The endocrine system and the different glands that are part of it are explained, as well as disorders and diseases of the endocrine system.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Endocrine System
Look at the organs of the endocrine system and examine them in detail as you click on the interactive animation.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Endocrine System
Self-guided tutorial where students learn about the structure and function of the human endocrine system.
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Hormones and Their Effects
A complete, student-led lesson on the endocrine system. Students work their way through illustrated and animated tutorials, and answer review questions along the way. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
Estrella Mountain Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College: The Endocrine System
Easy-to-understand notes and large graphics on the endocrine system include the evolution of the endocrine system and feedback cycles. Hormones and the nervous system are also discussed.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: How Does O Ur Thyroid Work?
Nestled in the tissues of your neck is a small, unassuming organ that wields enormous power over our bodies: the thyroid. This video explains how the thyroid, like the operations manager in a company, is tasked with making sure that all...
National Institutes of Health
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases: Acromegaly
National Institutes of Health created this site which gives information about the condition Acromegaly.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Kidneys
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The kidneys are important organs in maintaining homeostasis, the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite a changing environment....
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Electrophoretic Separation of Proteins
This is a five-question quiz relating to the passage "The Electrophoretic Separation of Proteins."
Other
Healthline: Three Dimensional Body Map: Endocrine System
Rotatable three-dimensional model of the body with components of the endocrine system labeled.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Anatomy and Physiology: Endocrine System
Through informational text, video clips, practice problems, and external assignments, students discover the structure and function of the endocrine system of the human body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Endocrine System
A complete student lesson on the human endocrine system. As a learning style option, students can listen to the text being read to them.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Regulation of Growth Hormone
Read a passage on the regulation of growth hormones and answer the follow-up questions.