Hypothalamus and pituitary glands are two endocrine glands that are made of a mixture of nervous and epithelial tissues. The endocrine system is made up with a series of glands located around the body. These glands includes the pituitary gland, thyroid glands, parathyroid glands, thymus, pancreas adrenal glands among others. Each of the glands produces hormones, which have a specific function in the body.
