EMBRYOLOGY
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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pituitary
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testes
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salivary
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thyroid
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Detailed explanation-1: -There is another type of gland called an exocrine gland (e.g. sweat glands, lymph nodes). These are not considered part of the endocrine system as they do not produce hormones and they release their product through a duct. Information on these glands is not included on this website.
Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine glands in the human body are hypothalamus, testes, ovary, pancreas, thyroid, pituitary, pineal, parathyroid, thymus and adrenal gland. The liver does not secrete any hormone.
Detailed explanation-3: -Some glands retain their continuity with the surface via a duct and are known as EXOCRINE GLANDS. Other glands lose this direct continuity with the surface when their ducts degenerate during development. These glands are known as ENDOCRINE glands. This is the parotid gland, a type of salivary gland.
Detailed explanation-4: -Lacrimal gland is present in the eye and secretes tears. It is not a salivary gland.