Why are endocrine glands called ductless glands?
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The endocrine glands do not have ducts to carry their product to a surface. They are called ductless glands. The word endocrine is derived from the Greek terms "endo," meaning within, and "krine," meaning to separate or secrete.
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These glands secretes hormones into the bloodstream directly i.e. these glands are known as ductless glands and which reach the target organ through blood.
These hormones are useful for our body in metabolic functions and controls the body posture and thinking of the mind. In this hypothalamus is responsible for the feelings and emotions which is controlled by hormones secreted by endocrine glands.
These are the endocrine glands such as hypothalamus, Pituitary gland, Pineal body, Thyroid, Parathyroid, Adrenal glands, Pancreas, and Gonads.