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What endocrine gland is located near the base of the cerebrum which secretes melatonin?
The pineal gland (or, epiphysis) synthesizes and secretes melatonin.
As a ductless gland the pancreas is part of what system?
The pancreas is part of the endocrine system. It functions as both an exocrine gland, producing enzymes that aid in digestion, and an endocrine gland, producing hormones such as insulin and glucagon that regulate blood sugar levels.
The hypothalamus functions as an endocrine gland by producing chemicals that directly influence the?
pituitary gland
What is the definition for pancreas?
The pancreas is a gland organ in the digestive and endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland (producing several impnd endocrine system of vertebrates. It is both an endocrine gland (producing send somatostatin), as well as an exocrine gland, secreting pancreatic juice containing digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help in the further breakdown of the carbohydrates, protein, and fat in the chyme.
The pineal gland produces?
The pineal gland is an endocrine gland located in the center of the brain (of vertebrate animals). It resembles a pine cone, which is the origin of its name. This gland produces serotonin and derivative melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.
Melatonin is secreted by what gland?
Melatonin is secreated by the pineal gland.
Diabetes mellitus is a disorder of?
It would be a disease of the Endocrine System. Since it involves insulin production where the pancreas are the main producing gland. The pancreas essentially belong to the Endocrine 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.
The spleen is the largest endocrine gland?
The spleen is not an endocrine gland.
