Group · Visceral systems
Endocrine glands
Glandulae endocrinae
- System
- Visceral systems
- Regions
- Trunk, Abdomen
DescriptionUnreviewed
Endocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood.
The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.
The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are neuroendocrine organs.
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Parts
Names
- Latin
- Glandulae endocrinae
- English
- Endocrine glands
- French
- Glandes endocrines
- Spanish
- Glándulas endocrinas
- Portuguese
- Glândulas endócrinas