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The endocrine system has several glands. The pituitary, the thyroid, the pancreas all quickly come to mind. Reproductive glands such as the ovaries and testes also are important members of the endocrine system. Best wishes to you.
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What does endocrine gland mean?
Endocrine glands produce hormones which travel through your blood stream carrying messages to other parts of your body.
What is another name for the endocrine glands?
Master Gland
What would be the name of the endocrine gland that is stimulated by thyrotrophic hormone?
The thyroid gland.
What is Another name for endocrine glands?
Name another exocrine gland
Which gland classically referred to as the master gland releases hormones that control the thyroid gland adrenal glands and the gonads?
The name of this gland is Pituitary. it is located at the base of the brain in pituitary fossa. It is controlled by the hypothalamus, which is the part of the brain. This gland is called as master gland the endocrine system.
What is the name of the cycle where an endocrine gland releases a hormone that stimulates a target organ to send a message back to the endocrine gland to reduce the section of the hormone?
negative feedback cycle
What does the adrenal glands do in the endocrine system?
The adrenal gland is divided into an inner adrenal medulla and an outer adrenal cortex. As the name 'adrenal' suggests, the adrenal glands secrete the peptide hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) which is involved in the fight-or-flight response. This is secreted by the adrenal medulla. The adrenal 'cortex' is involved in secreting corticosteroids, important fat-soluble hormones in the body. Since it is a gland that secretes hormones, it is known as an endocrine gland, part of the endocrine system.
Name of an Endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney?
These are the adrenal glands.
What is the name of an endocrine secretion in the male reproductive system?
Testosterone is the endocrine secretion produced by the testes, which are part of the male reproductive system and the endocrine system.
Located in the throat instead of the head what endocrine gland gets its name from the Greek for shield?
Thyroid
What is the name of the system responsible for growth andreproduction?
the indoctrinate system or the endocrine system
Name one gland in human body which secretes digestive enzyme as well as hormone?
Salivary glands, stomach, exocrine pancreas, and small intestine.
