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1. Endocrine glands produce hormones that enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body, while exocrine glands produce enzymes that act locally. 2. Major endocrine glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, pancreas, and adrenal glands. 3. Hormones can be proteins, steroids, or amino acid-derived and have various functions like regulating metabolism, growth, sexual development, and more.
- Author
- Selin Atalay
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- EN