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Give scientific reasons :
The endocrine glands are highly vascular.

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The endocrine glands secrete their products directly into the bloodstream and not through any ducts. They are ductless organs. Hence they are highly vascularized with many small capillaries present in them. Hence the hormones are able to directly enter the circulatory system and reach the target organ.

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