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Endocrine Glands are a type of ductless organ that produce hormones
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Endocrine Glands are a type of ductless organ that produce hormones
The endocrine system is a network of glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood. The organs involved are the pancreas, which secretes insulin, the thyroid, which maintains your temperature and metabolism, the adrenal glands which help you cope with stress, and the reproductive organs. Hormones keep the endocrine system balanced.
By glands. Hormones are produced only by the endocrine glands, e.g., the pituitary, the adrenals, etc.. Hormones are "chemical messengers": they are sent by the glands to target organs and stimulate them to produce specific effects, e.g. the hormone thyroxin is manufactured by the thyroid gland to regulate the metabolism.
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The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the base of the neck just below the Adam's apple. It's primary function is to produce thyroid hormones that regulate our metabolism, as well as other body organs.
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The job of endocrine glands is to produce hormones which control the cells and organs of the body.
They are the target organs. Hormones act on the target organs