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Journal Article 
Cell Signaling Within Endocrine Glands: Thyroid, Parathyroids and Adrenal Glands 
Pereira, SS; Lobato, CB; Monteiro, MP; , 
2020 
Springer International Publishing 
Cham 
Tissue-Specific Cell Signaling 
63-91 
Despite the fact that there can be argued that no single cell in the human body can be devoid of molecular tools that fit into the broad definition of an endocrine function, some organs are primarily dedicated to hormone secretion and are therefore designated endocrine glands. Under regulation by pituitary gland (reviewed on the previous chapter), three peripheral organs are exclusively devoted to endocrine functions: the thyroid, the parathyroid and the adrenal glands. This Chapter  on endocrine system will cover the signaling pathways implied in these three organs, with identification of their particular and shared features.