What are Ductless Glands?
For many of the glands found in the human anatomy, ducts are an important component of healthy function. These ducts appear as various types of vessels or tubes which are used to transport fluid to and from the glands and throughout the rest of the body. There are also a number of important glands that do not feature these types of canals to carry out their purpose. These are referred to as ductless glands. Due to the fact that ductless glands do not have any ducts to assist them in transporting their fluids, they must rely on internal secretions to function properly. These glands are able to form their necessary compounds from the materials that are brought to them via the blood supply. They are then able to secrete their hormones back into the blood stream for transportation throughout the body. At times, the secretions can be carried by means of the lymphatic system as well. The goblet cells are in large part responsible for the ability of the glands to secrete directly onto a surfa
