0-1 chapter 17 Glands & Organs Flashcards
1
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Organs/Glands List
from superior to inferior
Acronym
A
particularly happy people try positions that always provide orgasmic treats
—Thanks Gene!
2
Q
Pineal gland
A
Pineal gland - cranial cavity - pine coned shaped - melatonin
3
Q
Hypothalamus
A
Hypothalamus - cranial cavity - below thalamus
4
Q
Pituitary gland
A
Pituitary gland- cranial cavity - below hypothalamus
5
Q
Thyroid gland
A
Thyroid gland- neck - below Adam’s apple
6
Q
Parathyroid gland
A
Parathyroid gland- on posterior thyroid
7
Q
Thymus
A
Thymus - mediastinum - sternum
8
Q
Adrenal glands
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Adrenal glands - on top of kidneys (retroperitoneum) - serous membrane of abdominal cavity
9
Q
Pancreas
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Pancreas - abdominal cavity upper left quadrant
10
Q
Ovaries
A
Ovaries - pelvic cavity right and left lower quadrant
11
Q
Testes
A
Testes - scrotum
