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Endocrine glands | |
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![]() The major endocrine glands:
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Details | |
System | Endocrine system |
Identifiers | |
Latin | glandulae endocrine |
MeSH | D004702 |
TA98 | A11.0.00.000 |
TA2 | 3852 |
TH | H2.00.02.0.03072 |
FMA | 9602 |
Anatomical terminology |
The Endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located throughout the body. It’s similar to the nervous system in that it plays a vital role in controlling and regulating many of the body’s functions. 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, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are neuroendocrine organs.[1]