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Define Endocrine gland
Enlist human endocrine glands.
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Solution 1
Endocrine glands, such as the thyroid, parathyroids, and adrenals, produce secretions that enter the bloodstream and trigger metabolic changes in specific organs. These glands lack ducts.
Solution 2
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. Some examples of endocrine glands are the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands.
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