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By definition the endocrine glands pour the secretion in the blood. (The hormones travel to target or targets placed at some other place in the body. The hormone acts on the target tissue to produce the desired effect. Here the hormone move through the entire body.)
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe endocrine system of our body is spreaded in our body.For example,the pitutiary glands are present in our brain.
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The endocrine glands secrete their various proteins and other chemicals directly into the bloodstream. They are also known as "ductless" glands.
In comparison, the liver secretes bile out of the bile duct, into the small intestine.
Endocrine glands regulate many of the body's functions.
On eof the most obvious is the thyroid, which controls base level metabolism.
The endocrine system, though not directly interconnected like the circulatory system, is considered a system because of the "ductless" nature of its various glands.
They are: Pineal, Pituitary (both within the skull), thyroid (in the neck), thymus (in the thorax ("chest")), adrenals, pancreas and ovaries/testes in/external to the abdomen.
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∙ 12y agoendo means inside, endocrine glands releases hormones inside the organs of the body.
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∙ 9y agoEndoctrine glands release hormones into your body when they are triggered to do so by internal or external forces.
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∙ 14y agoendocrine glands release hormones into the bloood stream
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∙ 11y agoEndocrine gland secrete hormones DIRECTLY INTO BODY FLUIDS SUCH AS BLOOD
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What is made up of glands found throughout the body that release hormones into the bloodstream?
ductless glands
What does 'secreted hormones' mean?
Organs and glands secrete hormones, which means they release them into the bloodstream.
How are sweat and tear glands different from endocrine glands?
Their output goes to the blood (to be distributed throughout the body).
Is Endocrine and exocrine glands both secrete their products through ducts?
No. Exocrine glands have tubes (ducts) leading from them to some other body part or cavity. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete their substances.... mostly hormones..... into the intercellular space and these hormones are then picked up by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to where they are needed.
What is the branch of medical science concerned with the glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream?
endocrinology
Which is an endocrine function apex?
The pineal glands releases melatonin into the bloodstream
Exocrine glands release their secretions into the bloodstream?
Exocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. These hormones are used to regulate blood glucose among other things. Exocrine glands also regulate digestive enzymes.
What does the endocrine system release into the bloodstream?
Endocrine glands secrete chemicals called HORMONES into the bloodstream
Which is an endocrine function?
The pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream
Endocrine glands release chemicals directly to what?
Endocrine glands release chemicals directly into the bloodstream. These hormones are then carried by the circulatory system to their target tissues.
Where are your endocrine glands?
Your endocrine gland is consist of a system of glands with the main glands called the pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries and testes, thyroid gland, and the adrenal glands.
What system is made from a series of glands that release chemicals into the bloodstream?
Endocrine
What is made up of glands found throughout the body that release hormones into the bloodstream?
ductless glands
What does 'secreted hormones' mean?
Organs and glands secrete hormones, which means they release them into the bloodstream.
How do endocrine glands differ from other body glands such as?
They produce chemical messagers that travel trough the blood, sometimes at quite a distance.
What are two glands that have ducts?
the two glands that have ducts are the penis and the vagina but they have to meet
What is an endocrine function sweat glands release sweat to the skin the pancreas releases insulin into the bloodstream or salivary glands release saliva into the stomach?
The release of insulin by the pancreas is an endocrine function. The release of sweat and saliva are exocrine functions.
