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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.

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The endocrine glands are ductless because they secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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yes, the endocrine glands are ductless because it says here that the endocrine system is made up of ductless gland which produce and release chemicals.

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The secretion they make, do not leave the glands through ducts, but pass directly into the blood circulation through the substance of the glands.

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Endocrine glands secrete hormone inside the body. Exocrine glands secrete outside the body.

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The endocrine glands do secrete their hormones through ducts. They secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.

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because produces an endocrine secretion and discharge directly into the bloodstream

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The answer below is incorrect. Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Exocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts, but not always outside the body.

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What are some ductless endocrine glands?

All of the endocrine glands are ductless.


Ductless glands that secrete hormones are called?

Endocrine glands


Are ductless and discharge their hormones into the tissue fluid to be absorbed by the capillaries in the body?

Endocrine glands


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.


Are Hormones produced by the ductless glands of the endocrine system?

No,endocrine glands are Ductless.Exocrine glands are the ductile glands.


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.


What are the Ductless glands that secrete hormones known as?

Glands that secrete hormones do that into the blood, not into ducts. Hormones are not secreted into ducts. glands that secrete into ducts are called exocrine glands. Glands that secrete hormones are endocrine glands.


Which are the ductless organs with cells that produce and release hormones?

Endocrine Glands are a type of ductless organ that produce hormones


Endocrine glands are ductless true or false?

Very true.


True or False. Endocrine glands secrete their products into ducts that empty onto a surface or a cavity?

False. Endocrine glands are ductless glands


What do you call the secretions of the ductless glands?

You call them hormones. Hormones are poured in the blood. They are transported by blood to give effect at some distant place in your body.


Are ductless organs with cells that produce and release hormones?

Endocrine Glands are a type of ductless organ that produce hormones