Endocrine gland

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Endocrine glands
The major endocrine glands: Pineal gland Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Thymus Adrenal gland Pancreas Ovary Testicle
Details
System	Endocrine system
Identifiers
Latin	glandulae endocrine
MeSH	D004702
TA98	A11.0.00.000
TA2	3852
TH	H2.00.02.0.03072
FMA	9602
Anatomical terminology [edit on Wikidata]

The endocrine system is a network of glands and organs located throughout the body. It is similar to the nervous system in that it plays a vital role in controlling and regulating many of the body's functions. Endocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testicles, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. The hypothalamus and pituitary glands are neuroendocrine organs.^[1]