Endocrine Organs Dr. Zahiri - PowerPoint Presentation

1. Endocrine OrgansDr. ZahiriDr. Zahiri

2. The endocrine system includes a number of different cells, structures, and organs which are not necessarily related at the gross anatomical level. 1. Histologically the endocrine system includes all structures and organs that have endocrine secretory cells as the parenchymal tissue. 2. Components of the endocrine system are functionally related in that they synthesize and secrete hormones (chemical messengers) which regulate, coordinate, and integrate functions of cells which are not in physical contact with the hormone producing cells.

3. a. Several categories of biological chemicals are used as hormones. (1) Peptides, proteins, and glycoproteins (2) Steroids (3) Amino acid analogues and derivativesb. Hormones are secreted into the tissue fluid in connective tissue, but in most cases the secretions quickly enter the circulatory system.

4. B. Endocrine glandular structures are classified according to cell type and arrangement of cells:1. Unicellular endocrine units occur as single cells in another tissue. 2. Neurosecretory endocrine units contain cells which are structurally similar to neurons. 3. Cord and clump endocrine units contain cells arranged in linear arrays and/or clusters. 4. Follicular endocrine units contain epithelial cells which form the walls of epithelial spheres with partially formed secretory product localized inside sphere.

5. C. Cellular morphology of endocrine cellsvaries depending on the chemical nature of the secretory product secreted by the cells. 1. Protein and glycoprotein secreting cells contain extensive rER, have well-developed Golgi bodies, and frequently accumulate acidophilic secretory granules in their peripheral cytoplasm. 2. Steroid secreting cells contain extensive sER, contain numerous mitochondria with tubular cristae, and often contain numerous lipid droplets. 3. Amino acid and catecholamine secreting cells contain small secretory or storage granules similar to synaptic vesicles found in axonal endings in neurons, but lack extensive sER or rER.

6. E. Components (cells, structures, organs) comprising the endocrine "system" 1. Endocrine organs a. Thyroid gland b. Parathyroid gland c. Adrenal gland d. Pituitary gland (hypophysis) e. Pineal gland 2. Endocrine cells within organs of other systems Islets of Langerhans in the pancreas b. Juxtaglomerular (JG) cells in the kidney c. Leydig interstitial cells in the testis d. Granulosa, thecal, and interstitial cells in the ovary e. Solitary endocrine (or neuroendocrine) cells in the walls of digestive and respiratory organs and the heart

7. PituitaryPituitary or hypophysis consists of 2 glands

8. PituitaryPituitary or hypophysis consists of 2 glandsNeurohypophysis (posterior pituitary) Median eminenceInfundibulumPars nervosaAdenohypophysispars distalis (anterior lobe)pars tuberalis (around infundibulum)pars intermedia

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10. Pituitary VasculatureHypothalmo-hypophyseal portal vessels delivers neurosecretory hormones from median eminence to the secondary capillary plexus of adenohypophysisEnding of axons of neurons that originate in various portions of hypothalamus liberate releasing or inhibiting factors directly into primary capillary bed, in this way they differ from other nerve endingArtery/vein system supplying and draining neurohypophysis

11. Hypothalamic – hypophysial tract

12. Adenohypophysis: Pars Distalis75% of adenohypophysisis covered by a fibrous capsule and is composed of cords of cells surrounded by reticular fibers with many fenestrated sinusoidal capillariesThere are two types of parenchymal cells: Chromophobe and Chromophil cellsChromophobe are pale staining or unstained cells that have little cytoplasm that is not known their function They may represent stem cells or degranulated chromophilsFunction is unknown but they may support other cells physically

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14. Adenohypophysis: Pars DistalisChromophil cells are those cells that have affinity for dyes are two types: acidophils and basophilsAcidophils stain red or orange and more numerous than basophils, they are consist of:Somatotrophs and mammotrophsBasophils stain blue and located at periphery of pars distalis, they are consist of:Thyrotrophs, gonadotrophs, corticotrophs

15. Hormone-Producing Cells of the AdenohypophysisSomatotrophs: growth hormone (somatotropin)Mammotrophs: prolactinGonadotrophs: follicle stimulating hormone(FSH) and leuteinizing hormone(LH)Thyrotrophs: thyroid stimulating hormone(TSH)Corticotrophs: pro- opiomelanocortin(POMC) adrenocorticotropic hormone and lipotropic hormone

16. Release and Release-Inhibiting FactorsRelease and inhibiting factors are proteins and amino acid derivatives released into median eminence that flow to adenohypophysis via portal vessels and control pituitary cells or they are hormones which are released by target cellsSRH increases growth hormoneSomatostatin decreases growth hormonePRH and oxytocin increases prolactinDopamine and PIF decreases prolactinTRH increases tyrotropin (TSH)T3 and T4 decreases Tyrotropin (TSH)GnRH increases LH and FSHHormones of testis and ovary decreases LH and FSHCRH increases ACTH

17. Pars tuberalisPars tuberalis surrounds infundibulum (hypophysial stalk)It is composed of cuboidal to low columnar epithelial cellsThese cells are basophilic and mostly gonadotrophs Pars tuberalis do not secrete any specific hormone

18. Pars intermediaPars intermedia is rudimentary in humansIt is composed of cuboidal cell which are forming follicles containing colloidSometimes houses cords of basophils which are synthesizing proopiomelanocortin (POMC) that forms melanocyte stimulating hormone, melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH) and ß-endorphinIn humans function is unknown; well-developed in other mammals

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20. NeurohypophysisIncludes the infundibulum, median eminence, and pars nervosaPars nervosa is not an endocrine glandIn pars nervosa distal ends of unmyelinated axon of hypothalamohypophysial tracts terminate in vicinity of the fenestrated capillariesThe cell body of neurosecretory cells are located in hypothalamusThese axons supported by pituicytes which are astrocyte-like glial cells that occupy 25% of the volume of the pars nervosaHerring bodies are distentions of the axons not only at their termini but also along their lenght which are representation of accumulation s of neuroseretory granules

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22. Vasopressin (ADH), Oxytocin, and a carrier protein known as neurophysin are produced in nuclei of hypothalamus( supra optic, paraventricular) and travel down to neurohypophysisVasopressin (ADH) is a vasoconstrictor and also affects collecting ducts of kidney and cause water resorption Oxytocin has effect on smooth muscle cells contraction, especially during parturition, milk ejection, and sexual intercourse

23. Diabetes insipidus (DI) polyuria and polydipsiadeficiency of arginine vasopressin (AVP), also known as antidiuretic hormone (ADH).

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25. Adrenal GlandAdrenal gland Lies at superior pole of kidney in peri-renal adipose tissueIt has a capsule of dense irregular connective tissue with septa Stroma is consists of reticular fibers and fibroblastsAdrenal gland has two distinct parts that are integrated into one organ Outer cortex and inner medulla Cortex is mesodermal in origin produces steroid hormone Medulla is from neural crest (ectoderm) produces vasoactive aminesBoth areas are highly vascularized with fenestrated capillaries supplied by cortical arterioles and medullary arterioles with some communication between them

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28. Adrenal CortexAdrenal cortex is composed of 3 distinct layers; although in humans these are not always easily distinguishedZona glomerulosa: outer layerZona fasciculata: middle layerZona reticularis: inner layer

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30. Zona Glomerulosais the thin subcapsular zone constitutes about 13% of glandRounded clusters of small columnar cells surrounded by capillariesCells of this zone have a spherical nuclei, distinct nucleolusAcidophilic cytoplasm with few lipid dropletsExtensive SER, mitochondria with shelf-like cristae, abundant RER, Golgi complex, some lipid dropletsThese cells secrete mineralcorticoids mainly Aldosterone This zone merges with the middle layer and is not always a complete layer

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33. Zona Fasciculatais the largest layer of cortex constitutes about 80% of total volume of gland Straight cords of polyhedral cells radially oriented separated by sinusoids which are also arranged longitudinally Many lipid droplets which are extracted during tissue processing that make cells vacuolated and cells known as spongiocytesMitochondria with tubular cristae, extensive SER, some RER, lipofuscin pigmentThese cells secrete Glucocorticoids ( Cortisol and Corticosterone)and some androgens

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35. Zona ReticularisAbout 7% of gland volumeCells are alike to spongiocytes but smaller and have fewer lipid droplets mitochondria with tubular cristae, large amount of lipofuscin pigmentsDark staining acidophilic cytoplasmCells of this zone forming anastomosing cordsProduce some androgens and glucocorticoidsSome macrophages may be present

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37. Adrenal MedullaChromaffin cells arranged in cords or cluster with reticular fiber network and many capillariesCells have large spherical nuclei and many cytoplasmic granules containing catecholamines: epinephrine or norepinephrine, well- developed Golgi complex, numerous mitochondriaAbout 20% of granules contain epinephrine and norepinephrine and the remaining contain chromogranin, ATP and enkephalinEpinephrine released by sympathetic activation resulting in peripheral vasoconstriction, hypertension, increased heart rate and increased blood glucoseSuprarenal glands medulla functions as a modified sympathetic ganglion

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39. PancreasEndocrine part of pancreas is islets of Langerhans scattered among exocrine aciniEach islet is a highly vascularized nearly spherical structure which has 100-200 µm in diameter, there is over 1 million islets per pancreasReticular fibers and a few fibroblasts form thin capsule around each islet which also enter into it and form stroma of isletIslets are composed of cords of cells separated by capillariesCords are mainly composed of 4 cell types, none of which can be differentiated from each other by routine histological technique

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41. 4 Cell Types in IsletsBeta cells: 70% of cells, more in center of islets, dense core granule, produce insulin which is released in response to increased blood glucose (glucose uptake by cells)Alpha cells: 20% of cells, most at islet periphery, produce glucagon, increases blood glucose via glycogen break down in hepatocytes and gluconeogenesis during fastingDelta cells: 5- 10% of cells, produce somatostatin, its paracrine effects is on B and A cells and inhibits them, endocrinal affects smooth muscle cells of alimentary tracts and gall bladderF cells (PP cells): few in number, produce pancreatic polypeptide, decreases pancreatic exocrine secretionG cells: very few, secrete gastrin that increase HCl secretion and gastric motility

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44. Thyroid GlandThyroid gland forms from gut endoderm located just inferior to larynxA thin slender dense irregular connective tissue surrounds the glandSepta that are derived from the glands divide the glands into lobulesThe parathyroid glands located in the posterior aspects of thyroid within its capsuleThyroid gland produces, stores and secretes thyroxine and triiodothyronine which increase metabolic rateThyroid is composed of follicles that are lined by low cuboidal or squamous epithelium with lumen filled with colloid

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46. Between follicles are many fenestrated capillaries, some connective tissueParafollicular (C) cells: larger, pale staining, in follicle epithelium or in clusters between follicles but they don’t reach to the lumen of follicle, they are about 0.1% of the epithelial cellsSecrete calcitonin which decreases blood calcium by decreasing bone resorption by osteoclasts and increasing bone formation by osteoblasts

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49. Parathyroid GlandsParathyroid glands are 4 small glands that located on posterior side of thyroidEach gland is enveloped by its own thin connective tissue capsuleThe paranchymal cells of 3 cell types: Chief cells, Oxyphil cells, and adipocytesAdipocytes appear at puberty and gradually increase in number until about age 40 when most of the gland may be occupied by unilocular adipose tissueChief and oxyphil cells are arranged in cords close to a network of capillaries

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51. Chief cell: most common, small polygonal cells with acidophilic cytoplasm and dark staining small nucleus secrete parathyroid hormoneIn healthy adult with normal calcium balance 80% of chief cells are in resting phase In secreting phase chief cells contain stack of RER, Golgi complex and parathyroid hormone granules arranged toward periphery of the cellIn resting phase lipid and glycogen are more but less RER and small Golgi complexParathyroid hormone stimulates increased osteoclast activity leading to increased blood calcium and phosphate

52. Parathyroid Gland CellsOxyphil cells are less common, larger than chief cells, acidophilic cytoplasm due to many mitochondriaFunction unknown, may be a different physiological state of chief cellThey are rare before puberty, but increasing in numbers in early adult life

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54. Pineal BodyPineal gland = epiphysis cerebri projected from the roof of diencephalon It is covered by pia matter that form a capsule around the gland with septa which divide the gland into incomplete lobuleParanchyma is made of Cell cords with many nerve fiber endingsPinealocytes: basophilic cytoplasm with large irregular nucleus; RER, SER, numerous mitochondria , well developed cytoskeletonPinealocytes produce melatonin (during darkness) and serotonin (during the day)

55. Inerestitial cells are astroglial cellsThese cells have darker nucleus, long processes with glial filamentsPineal gland may have concretions of calcium phosphate known as brain sand or corpora arenaceaBrain sands appear during childhood and increase in sizePostganglionic sympathetic nerve fibers synapses with pinealocytes Melatonin inhibits gonad development in prepubertal humans, may regulate diurnal rhythmus, sleep/wake cycles,

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