Category: Database: Organ and Tissue

Sebaceous glands are small, exocrine glands found in the dermis of the skin, closely associated with hair follicles. These glands…

Sweat glands, also known as sudoriferous glands, are specialized exocrine glands found throughout the skin that play a crucial role…

The salivary glands are a group of exocrine glands in the human body that produce and secrete saliva, a vital…

Endocrine glands are specialized groups of cells that produce and secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, functioning as key components…

The thymus is a specialized primary lymphoid organ located in the anterior superior mediastinum, behind the sternum and in front…

The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped endocrine organs located on top of each kidney. Despite their relatively small size—typically measuring…

The parathyroid glands are small, oval-shaped endocrine glands located in the neck, typically positioned on the posterior surface of the…

The pituitary gland, often referred to as the “master gland”, is a small, pea-sized endocrine organ located at the base…

The thyroid gland is a vital endocrine organ located in the anterior neck, just below the larynx (voice box) and…

The retinohypothalamic tract (RHT) is a distinct neural pathway that forms a direct connection between the retina of the eyes…

The hypothalamus is a small but critically important structure located at the base of the brain, forming the floor of…

The pineal gland is a small, pea-shaped endocrine structure located deep within the center of the brain, nestled between the…

Gray matter is one of the two major types of nervous tissue found in the central nervous system (CNS), the…

White matter is one of the two principal components of the central nervous system (CNS), the other being gray matter….

The basal ganglia are a group of interconnected subcortical nuclei located deep within the cerebral hemispheres, playing a central role…