Question

What are the secretions of ductless glands called?

Answer 1

Endocrine glands:

1. These are ductless glands that release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
2. Their secretions are called hormones.
3. Hormones are transported through the bloodstream to their target organs and function as chemical messengers.
4. There are various endocrine glands in the body including the pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, islets of Langerhanns in the Pancreas, and the gonads.
5. Hormones play a wide range of roles in various physiological activities of the body.