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Overview of the Endocrine System
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Overview of the Endocrine System

Endocrine glands of the head and neck

Endocrine glands of the head and neck

The endocrine systems found in the head and neck include the hypothalamus, pineal, pituitary and thyroid glands.

This is a drawing of the head and neck that shows the locations of the endocrine systems. The endocrine systems found in the head and neck include the hypothalamus, pineal, pituitary and thyroid glands.

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