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Estimated Reading Time 8 minsPrimary endocrine glands secrete hormones to regulate the secretions of the secondary endocrine glandsPituitary gland and hypothalamus are types of primary endocrine glands which serve as the main control centers by regulating the other glands in the body The thyroid glands, parathyroid glands, adrenal glands, and the pineal glands are the other types of primary endocrine glandsThe endocrine system is responsible to help the body carry out many of its functions The endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the blood stream, rather than through a duct That is the reason these glands are also known as ductless glands Processes which are associated with growth, development, body metabolism, and reproduction, are all fueled by hormones secreted by these glands Functions of the Endocrine Glands Pituitary Gland The Endocrine System Hormone Health Network Endocrine and exocrine glands in human body