0
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).
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What gland secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream?
Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.
What gland has no duct and secretes its product directly into the blood?
endocrine gland
What type of gland forms secretions which enter the extracellular fluid compartments?
the merocrine duct. and secretes in the "duct"
What is different between simple branched gland and compound gland?
A simple branched gland has only one duct with more than one are that secretes into that duct. Compound glands have multiple ducts leading into the main 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 are the names of salivary glands found anterior to the ear?
The salivary gland located anterior to the ear is the Parotid Gland.The parotid glands
Which glands are attached to hair follicles within the dermis?
Sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles within the dermis.
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.
What is a resin duct?
A tube that secretes resin in a plant
