Evolution of Vertebrates and Endocrine Organs.- Evolution of Invertebrates and Endocrine Organs.- Vertebrates.- 1 Pineal Organ.- 2 Hypothalamus.- 3 Hypophysis.- 4 Thyroid Gland.- 5 Parathyroid Gland.- 6 Ultimobranchial Gland.- 7 Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic (GEP) Endocrine System.- 8 Adrenal Gland.- 9 Juxtaglomerular Apparatus.- 10 Testis.- 11 Ovary.- 12 Placenta.- 13 Endocrine System of the Heart.- 14 Caudal Neurosecretory System.- 15 Corpuscles of Stannius.- Invertebrates.- 16 Endocrine System of Insects.- 17 Endocrine System of Crustaceans.- 18 Endocrine System of Arthropods Other than Crustaceans and Insects.- 19 Endocrine System of Molluscs.- 20 Endocrine System of Annelids.- 21 Endocrine System of Echinoderms.- 22 Endocrine System of Protochordates.- 23 Gut Endocrine System of Invertebrates.- 24 Neuroendocrine System in Invertebrates not Listed in Previous Chapters.- Abbreviations of Hormone Names.- References and Selected Bibliography.
This atlas gives an easy to understand insight into the morphology of the endocrine system and its adaptive and evolutionary aspects. With its beautifully prepared, multicolor, three-dimensional drawings and photomicrographs, the macro- and micro-morphology of the endocrine systems in vertebrates as well as invertebrates is explained.