Endocrine Gland

Pronunciation
/en-doh-krin GLAND/
Category
Physiology
Singular
Endocrine Gland
Plural
Endocrine Glands

Definition

Specialized organs that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various physiological processes.

Etymology

From Greek 'endokrinēs', meaning 'secreting internally'.

Example

The prothoracic glands are endocrine glands found in insects that secrete ecdysone, the hormone responsible for molting.

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