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Dictionary » E » Endocrine gland Endocrine glandEndocrine gland organs or gland that secrete regulatory substances directly into the circulation and not through a duct. Examples are pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal glands, ovary and testis, placenta and beta cells of pancreas. Any of the glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.Tissues specialised in the production of hormones which can be secreted into the bloodstream. ![]()
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Results from our forumPostSynaptic Neuron... diameter of blood vessels, heart rate... Hypothalamus and pituitary gland united the nervous system with the endocrine system. I'm leaning towards Medulla, would I be correct with that answer? Thank you ...
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Re: white blood cellYeah, I saw that there is improper perception of the term "endocrine" here. However, thanks to Andrei -- I remember I kept calling ... exam question "Why white blood cell are sometimes endocrine gland and not always ?" I think there's something wrong in the question ...
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white blood cellarthurius, you need to understand the meaning of the word endocrine. It refers strictly to secretions. An endocrine gland is a gland that releases its secretion into the bloodstream or lymph directly. An endocrine ...
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Re: white blood cellFirst, for me, white blood cell are not a gland... Is it right ? Second, for me, there are always endocrine... But the question was "Why are they sometimes endocrine ?" Could you give me more ...
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