Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Differentiate between gigantism and acromegaly.

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There are two glandular systems such as the exocrine glands and the endocrine glands. Endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, pineal, adrenal, thymus and are also known as exclusive endocrine glands. The pituitary gland is the master gland which has posterior lobe and anterior lobe.

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