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Results 1 - 10 of 119 for Gland
  1. Hair follicle sebaceous gland (image) 
    ... follicle also contains a hair and an oil gland (sebaceous gland). The oil gland helps remove old skin cells, keeps the skin ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19666.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Adrenal gland biopsy (image) 
    The adrenal glands are endocrine glands which are located immediately on top of the kidneys. During an adrenal biopsy, a small sample of tissue is removed and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8718.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Adrenal gland hormone secretion (image) 
    The adrenal gland secretes steroid hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone. It also makes precursors that can be converted to sex ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8719.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Thyroid gland biopsy (image) 
    The thyroid is a gland located in the neck. It is a part of the endocrine (hormone) system, and plays a major role in regulating ... sample of cells is needed from the thyroid gland a fine needle biopsy can be performed. During ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8967.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Head and neck glands (image) 
    There are several pairs of salivary glands in different locations: a major pair in front of the ears (parotid glands); two major pairs on the floor of the mouth ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9654.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Lacrimal gland (image) 
    The lacrimal gland lies within the orbit on the outer portion of the upper eye. The gland continually secretes tears which moisten, lubricate, and protect ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19671.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Parathyroid glands (image) 
    The 4 parathyroid glands are located near or attached to the back side of the thyroid gland and produce parathyroid hormone (PTH). Parathyroid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8890.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Incision for thyroid gland surgery (image) 
    The thyroid is a gland located in the neck. It is a part of the endocrine (hormone) system, and plays a major role in regulating ... the neck to gain access to the thyroid gland.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8965.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Salivary gland biopsy (image) 
    A small piece of salivary gland is removed for examination by needle biopsy if abnormal lumps are found, or to test for Sjogren syndrome. The biopsy needle ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9862.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Pineal and Pituitary Glands From the National Institutes of Health (National Cancer Institute)  
    Anatomy/Images ... Anatomy ... National Cancer Institute ... From the National Institutes of Health
    https://training.seer.cancer.gov/brain/tumors/anatomy/glands.html - External Health Links
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