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Sometimes hormones are secreted from other organs which already have a primary function. Examples of such organs are,
Sometimes hormones are secreted from other organs which already have a primary function. Examples of such organs are,
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A kidney
B Stomach
D Duodenum
Although secretion of hormones is the main function of endocrine glands, many other organs and tissues also contain endocrinocytes (cells that secrete specific hormones) and therefore release hormones into the body. There are many different hormones that, individually, have one or more specific tasks.
- Heart (part of the cardiovascular system)
- Stomach (also part of the digestive system)
- Parts of the Gastrointestinal Tract (GT) including the stomach, duodenum and colon.
- Liver (also part of the digestive system)
- Kidneys (part of the urinary system)
- Skin (also known as the integumentary system)
- Adipose Tissue
A
kidney
B
Stomach
D
Duodenum
Although secretion of hormones is the main function of endocrine glands, many other organs and tissues also contain endocrinocytes (cells that secrete specific hormones) and therefore release hormones into the body. There are many different hormones that, individually, have one or more specific tasks.
- Heart (part of the cardiovascular system)
- Stomach (also part of the digestive system)
- Parts of the Gastrointestinal Tract (GT) including the stomach, duodenum and colon.
- Liver (also part of the digestive system)
- Kidneys (part of the urinary system)
- Skin (also known as the integumentary system)
- Adipose Tissue
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