Asked by
Brayan Molano
on Dec 25, 2024
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The glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream are called _________.
A) lymph glands
B) exocrine glands
C) hippocampal glands
D) endocrine glands
Endocrine Glands
Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate body processes.
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate various bodily functions by acting on specific target organs.
Bloodstream
The flowing body fluid that circulates through the heart, arteries, capillaries, and veins, carrying nutrients and oxygen to and waste materials away from all body tissues.
- Acknowledge the primary elements and duties of the endocrine system.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the primary elements and duties of the endocrine system.