Define endocrine glands with examples.or What is endocrine gland .Write its example.
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Endocrine glands are the ductless glands, that secrete hormones and mix with blood directly.
For example : pituitary gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, adrenal gland.
An organ that makes hormones that are released directly into the blood and travel to tissues and organs all over the body. Endocrine glands help control many body functions, including growth and development, metabolism, and fertility.
Many glands make up the endocrine system. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and pineal gland are in your brain. The thyroid and parathyroid glands are in your neck. The thymus is between your lungs, the adrenals are on top of your kidneys, and the pancreas is behind your stomach.