PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine glands are ductless glands and release the substances that they make (hormones) directly into the bloodstream. These glands form part of the endocrine system and information on them is included in this website. There is another type of gland called an exocrine gland (e.g. sweat glands, lymph nodes).

Detailed explanation-2: -As Endocrine Glands secretions are released directly into the blood, not into tubes or ducts, they are also referred to as Ductless Glands. The major Endocrine Glands include the Hypothalamus, the Pituitary Gland, the Pineal body, Thyroid, ParaThyroid, Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, and gonads.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ductless glands are glands of the endocrine system that secretes their products directly into the bloodstream. These are called as the endocrine glands. The main endocrine glands found in the body include pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland and adrenal glands.