Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305112100
Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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To mention: The main endocrine glands and their location within the body.

Introduction: The endocrine system is the chemical signaling system that uses blood vessels as information channels. The endocrine glands are ductless organs located within the organ systems and they contain groups of endocrine cells that secrete their hormones directly into their surroundings.

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