Are ductless or tubeless organs or groups of cells that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream

Endocrine glands are ductless or tubeless organs or groups of cells that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine glands are part of the endocrine system and include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands. The endocrine system maintains homeostasis, controls the growth and development, controls metabolism (body energy levels), reproduction, response to stimuli (stress and/or injury).

The truman doctrine was an american foreign policy whose stated purpose was to counter soviet geopolitical expansion during the cold war. it was announced to congress by president harry s. truman on march 12, 1947, and further developed on july 12, 1948, when he pledged to contain threats to greece and turkey