Endocrine Glands

Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.

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Tree Number(s): A06.300

MeSH Unique ID: D004702

Entry Terms:

• Endocrine Gland
• Gland, Endocrine

See Also:

• Hormones

All MeSH Categories
Anatomy Category
Endocrine System
Endocrine Glands
Adrenal Glands
Adrenal Cortex +
Adrenal Medulla +
Gonads
Ovary +
Testis +
Islets of Langerhans
Glucagon-Secreting Cells
Insulin-Secreting Cells
Pancreatic Polypeptide-Secreting Cells
Somatostatin-Secreting Cells
Parathyroid Glands
Pineal Gland
Pituitary-Adrenal System
Pituitary Gland
Pituitary Gland, Anterior +
Pituitary Gland, Intermediate +
Pituitary Gland, Posterior
Thyroid Gland