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  • Endocrine Glands: How They Release Hormones into the Bloodstream
    A gland that releases its secretion into the bloodstream is called an endocrine gland.

    Here's why:

    * Endocrine glands are ductless glands. This means they don't have a specific duct or tube to transport their secretions. Instead, they release their hormones directly into the surrounding interstitial fluid, from which they diffuse into the bloodstream.

    * Exocrine glands on the other hand, secrete their products into ducts that carry the secretions to a specific location, like the surface of the skin or the lumen of an organ.

    Let me know if you'd like to know more about endocrine glands or specific examples!

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