PARATHYROID GLAND
Indistinct compared to the other glands.
May see the thyroid gland in the field of view on low power.
Be able to identify under the ‘scope:
     Gland
Hormones:
     Parathyroid Hormone

Photo taken by Dr. S. Desai

The parathyroid gland is located in the bottom of the field of view.

THYROID GLAND
PARATHYROID GLAND
PANCREAS
ADRENAL  GLAND (SUPRARENAL)
TESTIS
OVARY
PITUITARY GLAND (HYPOPHYSIS)

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