Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood, _______ transports it to the _______.
A
Blood, target organ
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B
Effector organ, blood
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C
Ducts, target organ
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D
Capillaries, target organ
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Solution
The correct option is A Blood, target organ Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the blood for transportation to the effector organ. The effector organ can also be called as a target organ. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.