Endocrine gland
Endocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are neuroendocrine organs.
| Endocrine glands | |
|---|---|
The major endocrine glands:
1 Pineal gland 2 Pituitary gland 3 Thyroid gland 4 Thymus 5 Adrenal gland 6 Pancreas 7 Ovary 8 Testicle | |
| Details | |
| System | Endocrine system |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | glandulae endocrine |
| MeSH | D004702 |
| TA98 | A11.0.00.000 |
| TA2 | 3852 |
| TH | H2.00.02.0.03072 |
| FMA | 9602 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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