List of articles in "Anatomical Structure" category - Page 437

A gland is an organ in an animal’s body that synthesizes a substance such as hormones for release into the bloodstream (endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or […]

The hypothalamus (from Greek ὑπό = under and θάλαμος = room chamber) is a portion of the brain that contains a number of small nuclei with a variety of functions. […]

The cerebral cortex is the outermost layered structure of neural tissue of the cerebrum (brain) in humans and other mammals. It covers the cerebrum and is divided into two cortices […]

In vertebrate anatomy the pituitary gland or hypophysis is an endocrine gland about the size of a pea and weighing 0.5 grams (0.018 oz) in humans. It is a protrusion […]

The circulatory system is an organ system that permits blood and lymph circulation to transport nutrients (such as amino acids and electrolytes) oxygen carbon dioxide hormones blood cells etc.

The rib cage is an arrangement of bones in the thorax of animals including humans. It is formed by the vertebral column ribs and sternum and encloses the heart and […]

Beta cells (β cells) are a type of cell in the pancreas located in the islets of Langerhans. They make up 65-80% of the cells in the islets.

Capillaries /ˈkæpɨlɛriz/ are the smallest of a body’s blood vessels and are parts of its microcirculation. Their endothelial linings are only one cell layer thick. These microvessels measuring around 5 […]

The thymus is a specialized organ of the immune system. Within the thymus T-cells critical to the adaptive immune system mature.Each T cell attacks a foreign substance which it identifies […]

The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste (gustation) as much […]