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Endocrine glands discharge their secretions directly into the blood stream, while exocrine glands discharge their secretions through ducts to various parts of the body or to the outside of the body.
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The pancreas is an example of a mixed gland with both endocrine and exocrine actions.
True
The main endocrine glands in the body include the pituitary gland, pineal gland, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, thymus gland, and adrenal gland, as well as the pancreas, ovaries, and testes.
True
The endocrine system is regulated by feedback, similar to how a thermostat regulates the temperature in a room.
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The anterior pituitary gland secretes a group of hormones known as the tropic hormones, which control other glands or act on other tissues.
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