Glándula pituitaria vs Thymus
| Propiedad | Glándula pituitaria | Thymus |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre latino | Glandula pituitaria | Thymus |
| Tipo | Gland | Gland |
| Sistema corporal | Endocrino | Linfático/Inmunitario |
| Región corporal | Encéfalo | Tórax |
| Función | La glándula endocrina maestra, que produce hormonas que regulan el crecimiento (GH), la reproducción (FSH, LH, prolactina), la función tiroidea (TSH), la función suprarrenal (ACTH) y el equilibrio hídrico (ADH). … | The primary lymphoid organ responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation and selection. T cells develop from bone marrow precursors and undergo positive and negative selection in the thymus to become immunocompetent while … |
| Significado clínico | Los adenomas hipofisarios pueden causar exceso o déficit hormonal. La acromegalia resulta de un exceso de hormona del crecimiento. La enfermedad de Cushing resulta de un exceso de ACTH. La … | Myasthenia gravis is associated with thymic hyperplasia or thymoma; thymectomy can be therapeutic. DiGeorge syndrome involves thymic aplasia and severe T cell immunodeficiency. The thymus involutes with age, contributing to … |
| FMA ID | 13889 | 9607 |
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Glándula pituitaria
Glandula pituitaria
Often described as the master endocrine gland, the pituitary coordinates the activity of other endocrine glands through the hormones it secretes, governing growth, reproduction, thyroid function, adrenal function, and water balance. This pea-sized gland occupies …
Thymus
Thymus
The primary lymphoid organ responsible for T-lymphocyte maturation and selection. T cells develop from bone marrow precursors and undergo positive and negative selection in the thymus to become immunocompetent while avoiding autoimmunity.