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ALL hormones by definition are secreted directly into the blood stream (and hence without the use of a duct). Glands that produce them are called endocrine glands. Major endocrine glands include the pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and pineal glands. Glands such as the pancreas have a "dual" function in that they secrete via a duct (exocrine function) as well as secreting hormones (endocrine function).
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What gland secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream?
The endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream. Examples of endocrine glands include the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, and adrenal glands.
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.
What type of gland forms secretions which enter the extracellular fluid compartments?
the merocrine duct. and secretes in the "duct"
Is mammary called a exocrine gland yes or no?
Yes, it secretes its products into a tube/duct.
What are the only two glands that are ductless?
Glands that secrete their contents into the blood stream. Examples Adrenal Gland and Thyroid Gland. Some glands are both duct/ductless. The Pancreas secretes several hormones into the blood stream and also secretes enzymes via ducts into the small bowel.
What is different between simple branched gland and compound gland?
A simple branched gland has a single duct that divides into multiple branches within the gland. In contrast, a compound gland has multiple ducts that lead to a single secretory unit or multiple secretory units grouped together. Compound glands are typically larger and more complex in structure compared to simple branched glands.
Which glands are attached to hair follicles within the dermis?
Sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles within the dermis.
Can the parotid gland secrete outside the ear?
Yes, the parotid gland secretes saliva into the mouth through a duct located near the upper second molar on each side of the mouth. It does not secrete directly outside the ear.
Why is the pancreas an endocrine and an exocrine gland?
The pancreas releases hormones glucagon and insulin into the blood stream like all other endocrine organs, but also releases digestive enzymes into the intestine. Since the intestine is considered 'outside' that is an exocrine function.
What is the duct that drains the submandibular gland?
duct of rivinus
What is the major difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
I think the student wanted to ask about the difference between an exocrine and endocrine gland but mistakened and wrote both the same. Exocrine gland differ from Endocrine gland because in case of exocrine glands ezymes are secreted by ducts carrying them to their site of actions but in case of endocrine hormones are secreted in body without ducts and are cariied by circulatory fluid of the organism.
Is prostate gland exocrine or endocrine?
Exocrine gland are the glands that secrete their products through the ducts, and discharges it into the external environment, to organs or the outside the body. Where as Endocrine gland have ducts that deliver the products in the superficial part of the body, such as the skin, or in the inner part where they are necessary such as the pancreatic juice that is carried into the intestine to aid digestion.
