Open Stax: Anatomy & Physiology: The Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus

Students learn about the location and anatomy of the thyroid gland as well as the hormones produced by the gland and how they affect body functions.

Students learn about the location and structure of the adrenal glands, and find out the physiological effects of the hormones produced there.

Students learn about the location and structure of the parathyroid glands and find out what happens to the body when these glands fail to function.

Students learn about the location, structure and function of the pineal gland as well as the hormones produced there.

Students learn the anatomy and physiology of the human heart through text readings, illustrated diagrams, and self-checking review questions at the end.

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...

Learn here about the accessory structures of the skin, including, hair, nails, sweat glands, and sebaceous glands.

Students learn about the organs with a secondary endocrine function, the hormones they produce, and the effects on human physiology.

Focus on the physiology of the urinary system, and discover that different parts of the nephron utilize specific processes to produce urine: filtration, reabsorption, and secretion. Learn how each of these processes works and where they...

Learn about the anatomy and the various steps in the life cycle of an erythrocyte, and find out about the composition and function of hemoglobin.