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Endocrine Glands
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The Endocrine glands are ductless glands. Their internal secretions (hormones) enter the blood. The physiologist's Endocrine System includes endocrine glandular tissues and isolated endocrine cells in organs not primarily identified as endocrine glands.
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Other Names
Synonyms
- Ductless glands
Related terms
- Endocrine System (also includes other endocrine tissues and cells)
- Hormonal System
Types
- Pituitary gland
- Pineal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Parathyroid glands
- Suprarenal or adrenal glands
- Pancreatic islets of Langerhans
Role of Endocrine glands in the Body
The Endocrine glands influence, coordinate and integrate physiological functions of the body, especially growth and development, reproduction, homeostasis, and metabolism.
How It Works
Endocrine glandular epithelial tissues synthesize hormones and secrete them through their basal surface into the extracellular space, where they can have paracrine effects on nearby cells, or enter the bloodstream to have endocrine effects on distant cells.
Related Professions
- An endocrinologist is a medical doctor trained to treat diseases of the endocrine system
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