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What is the medical term meaning hormone-secreting cancer tumor?
An endocrine tumor is a mass that begins in the parts of the body that produce and release hormones.(the Endocrine System, which is made up of cells that produce hormones) Because an endocrine tumor develops from cells that produce hormones, the tumor itself can produce hormones and cause serious illness.
Which gland in the body are also part of the central nervous system?
The hypothalamus and pituitary gland are both located in the CNS.The hypothalamus is part of both the central nervous system and the endocrine system because it sends out nervous impulses and manufactures hormones. The hypothalamus' hormones tell the pituitary gland to either secrete or stop secreting its hormones.
What glands are also part of the central nervous system?
The hypothalamus is part of both the central nervous system and the endocrine system because it sends out nervous impulses and manufactures hormones. The hypothalamus' hormones tell the pituitary gland to either secrete or stop secreting its hormones.
Which gland is part of both the endocrine and immune system?
The hypothalamus is a little (size of an almond) but very important brain structure that works both as: 1. a gland (it produces hormones, which is used to control the pituitary gland, and the pituitary gland controls all the other glands), and 2. a brain structure/organ (it is involved in many behavioral and autonomic functions).
Is hormones chemicals are found in the endocrine system?
Hormones are the major chemical messengers used by the endocrine system.
What system controls the the female reproductive system?
endocrine
What are ductless glands part of?
Ductless glands are part of the endocrine system. The endocrine glands secrete hormones. Because they have no ducts they secrete their hormones directly into the circulatory system.
Why is the pancreas an endocrine and an exocrine gland?
The pancreas releases hormones glucagon and insulin into the blood stream like all other endocrine organs, but also releases digestive enzymes into the intestine. Since the intestine is considered 'outside' that is an exocrine function.
What body system is the thyroid glands in?
it is in the endocrine system because it produces hormones
Why is placenta considered an incomplete endocrine gland?
because endocrine glands are ductless glands which may transport hormones to the blood stream, but they are constantly functional . but placenta are activate the hormones during pregnant .
Why are the endocrine glands called ductless glands?
Because an endocrine glad does not have a tube through which it delivers hormone to the body. They just release their hormones into the space around the gland, which diffuse into the blood stream.
What is the main responsibility of the endocrine system?
The endocrine system is responsible for releasing hormones and controlling the glands in your body. It makes sure that the hormones are produced and distributed to the right places in the body.
