MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ductless gland that secretes one or more hormones into the bloodstream.
A
endocrine system
B
exocrine system
C
adrenal glands
D
endocrine gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The pancreas is both an endocrine and exocrine organ. It releases certain enzymes to aid in digestion delivered to the gut via the pancreatic duct. The endocrine pancreas also releases hormones such as insulin and glucagon, which are hormones predominantly related to glucose metabolism, into the blood stream.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine glands are also known as the ductless glands because of the fact that their secretions are released directly into the blood, not to any tubes or ducts.

Detailed explanation-4: -Endocrine glands release hormones into the bloodstream. This lets the hormones travel to cells in other parts of the body. The endocrine hormones help control mood, growth and development, the way our organs work, metabolism, and reproduction. The endocrine system regulates how much of each hormone is released.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, the correct answer is ‘Hormones’.

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