endocrine gland

any ductless gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to act on distant targets. Such glands include the pituitary gland, adrenal gland, thyroid gland, gonads (testis and ovary), and islets of Langerhans. Together, they comprise the endocrine system. Compare exocrine gland.

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Psychology term of the day

November 22nd 2024

cortical–subcortical motor loop

cortical–subcortical motor loop

a loop, made up of projections between the motor cortex and structures in the basal ganglia and the thalamus, that monitors and sequences ongoing motor behaviors.