The Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Glands of the Opossum

Author

Max F. Drozewski, Marquette University

Date of Award

5-1932

Degree Type

Bachelors Essay

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Department

Biological Sciences

First Advisor

Edward J. Menge

Abstract

In recent years a great deal has been written on the endocrine glands. However most of the articles deal with the physiological function of the various ductless glands only. Very little of this literature deals with the anatomical structure of the organs themselves. In this thesis we shall discuss the anatomical structure of the endocrine glands namely, the Pituitary(hypophysis), Thyroid and the Adrenal of a marsupial. The work has been done on the opossum of the virginia species, Didelphis virginiana. Only two specimens were available for dissection.

Comments

A thesis submitted to the undergraduate school of Marquette University as a partial requirement for a degree of Bachelor of Science in Zoology.

Recommended Citation

Drozewski, Max F., "The Pituitary, Thyroid, and Adrenal Glands of the Opossum" (1932). Bachelors’ Theses. 160.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/bachelor_essays/160