Question

What are endocrine glands? Name the endocrine glands of our body?

Answer 1

Endocrine glands are the ductless glands that secretes the hormones within the gland and act at distant sites of the body known as target organs. The endocrine glands of our body are pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pancreas, adrenal gland, gonads etc..

Answer 2

Answer:

While many parts of the body make hormones, the major glands that make up the endocrine system are the:

1. hypothalamus.
2. pituitary.
3. thyroid.
4. parathyroids.
5. adrenals.
6. pineal body.
7. the ovaries.
8. the testes.