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How many types of endocrine system is there in human body

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The endocrine system refers to the collection of glands of an organism that secrete hormones directly into the circulatory system to be carried towards distant target organs. The major endocrine glands include:
1) pineal gland,
2) pituitary gland,
3) pancreas,
4) ovaries,
5) testes,
6) thyroid gland,
7) parathyroid gland,
8) hypothalamus,
9) gastrointestinal tract; and
10) adrenal glands.

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