Endocrine System Diseases
摘要
The endocrine system contains a highly integrated and widely distributed group of tissues, including endocrinal glands and endocrinal cells. Anatomically, the endocrine system consists of six distinct organs: pituitary, adrenals, thyroid, parathyroids, gonads, and pancreatic islets [1]. Dispersed endocrine cells produce polypeptide hormones. These cells have the special biochemical properties, Amine Precursor Uptake and Decarboxylation properties. Therefore, they are also known as APUD cells [1].