Endocrine Abstracts

Blood and lymphatic microvessels (MVs) ensure a supply of substances to the organ cells and removal of catabolic wastes into circulation. In endocrine glands, MVs are also involved in transport of hormonal molecules to systemic blood. These functions of MVs are vitally important, and many investigators study MVs in endocrine organs, including thyroid gland.Stereological methods are frequently used to determine 3D features of MVs (number, sizes, density, ...