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Description

A type of gland without a duct that releases hormones directly into the blood.

Examples of endocrine glands include the thyroid, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, pancreatic islet cells, adrenal gland, pineal gland and the ovaries and testicles.

Also called ductless gland.

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