Which of the following glands does NOT release hormones into the bloodstream during a stress response?

a. pituitary

b. adrenal

c. pancreas

The answer is c. pancreas. There are two types of glands. Exocrine glands release hormones through the duct and not directly into the bloodstream. For example, the pancreas is the exocrine gland and it does not release hormones directly into the bloodstream. Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream. For example, pituitary and adrenal glands are endocrine glands.