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They are called glands and they make up the endocrine system. Some glands are the hypothalamus, the pituitary gland, the thyroid and parathyroids, the adrenal glands, the pineal body and the ovaries and testes.

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

Glands


What does the organs influenced by hormones are called?

They are the target organs. Hormones act on the target organs


Are ductless organs with cells that produce and release hormones?

Endocrine Glands are a type of ductless organ that produce hormones


What is the target for releasing organs from the hypothalamus?

The hypothalamus regulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland, not organs.


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

Endocrine Glands are a type of ductless organ that produce hormones


What controls the function of the organs?

Hormones


Where do endocrine glands release their hormones into?

directly into the blood. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrine_glands


Non-glandular organs are?

Non-glandular organs are organs that do not produce or secrete hormones. They perform specific physiological functions in the body, such as digestion, filtration, and elimination of waste, but do not release hormones into the bloodstream. Examples include the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys.


What is the difference between direct and tropic hormones in terms of their mode of action on target organs?

Direct hormones act directly on target organs by binding to specific receptors on the cell surface, triggering a response within the cell. Tropic hormones, on the other hand, act indirectly by stimulating the release of other hormones from endocrine glands, which then affect the target organs.


What organs do hormones travel from endocrine glands through bloodstream?

Hormones travel from endocrine glands through the bloodstream to reach target organs or tissues where they exert their specific effects. Some of the major endocrine glands that release hormones into the bloodstream include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, and ovaries/testes.


What organs can serve more than one biological function?

Most of them. many organs can release hormones that act on other organs as well as performing their main functions. for example the pancreas release insulin which can act on the entire muscular system of the body.


What are the neuroendocrine organs?

Neuroendocrine organs are specialized structures that are able to produce hormones and have neural functions. Examples include the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, and pineal gland. These organs play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes in the body through the release of hormones into the bloodstream.