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Adrenal Glands Produce adrenaline which signals the rest. of the body to prepare for fight or flight. Adrenaline Controls the fight or flight response to. provide sudden bursts of energy and. strength. Endocrine glands Glands secrete hormones that regulate. processes such as growth, reproduction, and. nutrient use (metabolism) by body cells. Estrogen A female sex hormone produced by the. ovaries: men secrete smaller amounts from. the testes.
One type is endocrine tissue, the material found in the endocrine glands. Endocrine glands produce hormones, which are chemical messengers that travel throughout the body to mediate and control various functions. An example of an endocrine gland is the thyroid, a gland found in the neck that produces thyroid hormone. This type of glandular tissue is capable of producing secretions that can enter the bloodstream, allowing them to be distributed to many different areas inside the body.