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"Glands without ducts" are called "ductless" or "endocrine" glands. These include the pancreas and pituitary gland. Endocrine glands produce hormones, which are then carried by the bloodstream for transport around the body. The opposite type of gland is called the exocrine glands. They include the sweat gland and the salivary gland: they have ducts, which pass hormones or other substances directly to where they are needed.
the exocrine gland.
Exocrine gland.
exocrine glands
The sublingual gland is the salivary gland found under the tongue.
Merocrine Glands
"Glands without ducts" are called "ductless" or "endocrine" glands. These include the pancreas and pituitary gland. Endocrine glands produce hormones, which are then carried by the bloodstream for transport around the body. The opposite type of gland is called the exocrine glands. They include the sweat gland and the salivary gland: they have ducts, which pass hormones or other substances directly to where they are needed.
Exocrine glands have ducts. Endocrine glands do not have ducts.
The tear ducts
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the exocrine gland.
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Ducts.
Exocrine gland.
exocrine glands
Glands such as thyroid that secrete their product directly in the blood are a part of the endocrine system. The endocrine system includes the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.
The mammary gland is an exocrine gland. It has ducts through which milk is secreted.