The endocrine system works in conjunction with the nervous system to regulate, and coordinate the activities of, the body’s tissues and organs. It consists of a collection of glands located in ...

This article, the sixth in an eight-part series, examines the anatomy and physiology of the endocrine glands and tissues associated with the gastrointestinal tract. The endocrine system comprises ...

Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreas. It may occur suddenly, in a severe form as in acute pancreatitis, or may continue as a slow, long drawn illness as in chronic pancreatitis. Anatomy - ...