Understanding the Endocrine System

The video explores the endocrine system, focusing on its role as a control system alongside the nervous system. It explains how hormones are released by glands and affect specific tissues through receptors. The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are highlighted as key players, with a detailed look at their anatomy and function. The video concludes with a whiteboard session illustrating the relationship between the pituitary and hypothalamus.

Discuss the embryological origins of the anterior and posterior pituitary glands.

What are the two hormones secreted by the posterior pituitary?

How does the anterior pituitary differ in hormone release compared to the posterior pituitary?

What is the significance of the portal system in the anterior pituitary?