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The Glands That Secrete Hormones Directly into the Bloodstream Are

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The glands that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream are called __________ glands.


Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another in the brain.

Functions

Predetermined roles or actions that an entity or process serves or performs within a system.

Pancreas

A gland located behind the stomach that produces digestive enzymes and hormones, including insulin.

Insulin

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

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