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An orchiectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the testicles, leaving the rest of the male anatomy in tact. This procedure reduces androgens, including the hormone testosterone, in the body.

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What are the endocrine gland and hormones involved in an orchiectomy?

Orchiectomy is the medical term meaning surgical removal of the testicles. The testicles' endocrine function is production of testosterone.


The chemical secretions of the endocrine glands are called?

i think is hormones


Which glands and hormones are affected by Oophorectomy?

The Pituitary Gland Hormones: Lutenizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), which stimulates the production of estrogen and progesterone


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.


What does the exocrine glands secrete?

Hormones, different glands produce different hormones.


Which glands secrete hormones into the blood?

The endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood.


What glands signals other glands secret hormones?

The adrenal gland signals other glands to secrete hormones.


What glands transport hormones?

The glands of the endocrine system transport hormones in the body. Some of those glands are the thyroid, adrenal, and pituitary glands.


What is a group of glands that produce hormones?

A group of glands that produce hormones is the endocrine system.


What are the parts of the glands?

The pituitary gland has two parts. The anterior (or front) pituitary produces hormones that affect the breasts, adrenals, thyroid, ovaries and testes, as well as several other hormones. The main glands affected by the posterior (or rear) pituitary are the kidneys.


How can you use glands and hormones in a sentence?

Glands produce hormones that regulate various functions in the body, such as growth, metabolism, and reproduction. Hormones are secreted by glands like the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands to communicate messages throughout the body and maintain balance.


What glands secrete hormones?

endocrine glands