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It is both, actually.
A gland is an organ that secretes a substance. In the case of the ovary, it secretes estrogen and progesterone in response to FSH and LH from the pituitary.
As an organ, the ovary produces the hormones above (glandular function), but also houses and matures the ova responsible for reproduction.
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Is the ovary or pancreas an endocrine gland?
Both the ovary and pancreas have endocrine functions. The ovary also functions in the reproductive system, and the pancreas has an exocrine function in the digestive system.
Which is the endocrine gland?
The largest gland in the endocrine system is the Thyroid Gland.
Is the pituitary considered an endocrine gland?
Absolutely. It is the master gland of the endocrine system.
Is the Cowper's gland an endocrine gland?
The Cowper's gland is not an endocrine gland. It's an exocrine gland with a duct.
Which is the largest endocrine gland?
The largest gland in the endocrine system is the Thyroid Gland.
What endocrine gland produces male sex characteristics?
Depends on your gender. The "gonads". If you're male then the answers is the testes. If you are female, the answer is ovaries.
The spleen is the largest endocrine gland?
The spleen is not an endocrine gland.
Which endocrine gland regulates sleeping?
The endocrine gland that regulates sleeping is the pineal gland.
Which endocrine gland regulates pain?
The endocrine gland that regulates pain is the pituitary gland.
Tonsil is a endocrine gland or not?
While the tonsils are a gland, they are a gland of the immune system and not of the endocrine system.
Which human body system consists of the organs pituitary gland thyroid gland aldranal gland and hypothalamus gland?
It's the endocrine system.
What produce hormones?
Glands in your endocrine sysytem. Such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal gland. I believe even the pancreas does too.
