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It is both, actually.
A gland is an organ that secretes a substance. In the case of the ovary, it secretes estrogen and progesterone in response to FSH and LH from the pituitary.
As an organ, the ovary produces the hormones above (glandular function), but also houses and matures the ova responsible for reproduction.
What else can I help you with?
Is the ovary or pancreas an endocrine gland?
Both the ovary and pancreas have endocrine functions. The ovary also functions in the reproductive system, and the pancreas has an exocrine function in the digestive system.
Is the pituitary gland an endocrine gland?
Yes, the pituitary gland is an endocrine gland.
Which is the endocrine gland?
The largest gland in the endocrine system is the Thyroid Gland.
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.
Which endocrine gland regulates pain?
The endocrine gland that regulates pain is the pituitary gland.
Which endocrine gland regulates sleeping?
The endocrine gland that regulates sleeping is the pineal gland.
Tonsil is a endocrine gland or not?
While the tonsils are a gland, they are a gland of the immune system and not of the endocrine system.
What gland has no duct and secretes its product directly into the blood?
The gland that has no duct and secretes its product directly into the blood is the endocrine gland. Examples of endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal gland.
Is the pineal gland an endocrine gland?
Yes, the pineal gland is an endocrine gland located in the brain that produces the hormone melatonin.
Is the pituitary considered an endocrine gland?
Yes, the pituitary gland is considered an endocrine gland because it secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various physiological processes in the body. It is often referred to as the "master gland" because it controls the functions of other endocrine glands.
What produce hormones?
Glands in your endocrine sysytem. Such as the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal gland. I believe even the pancreas does too.
