Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Kravis Children's Hospital at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, USA. Electronic address: robert.rapaport@mountsinai.org.
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D004702
Endocrine Glands
Ductless glands that secrete HORMONES directly into the BLOOD CIRCULATION. These hormones influence the METABOLISM and other functions of cells in the body.
Endocrine Gland,Gland, Endocrine
D004703
Endocrine System
The system of glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the circulatory system. In addition to the ENDOCRINE GLANDS, included are the CHROMAFFIN SYSTEM and the NEUROSECRETORY SYSTEMS.