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An '''endocrine gland''' is a [[tissue]] which is [[Adaptation|adapted]] to [[secrete]] [[hormone]]s. | An '''endocrine gland''' is a [[tissue]] which is [[Adaptation|adapted]] to [[secrete]] [[hormone]]s. | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 8 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An endocrine gland is a tissue which is adapted to secrete hormones.
About Endocrine Glands
- Endocrine glands produce and then release hormones into the blood stream.
- Endocrine glands are part of a coordination system which controls the behaviour of organs around the body known as target organs.
- Different endocrine glands are responsible for producing different hormones which affect different target organs.
The endocrine glands you should know are: