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Which of the following glands have ducts that empty their secretions onto a surface?
Which of the following glands have ducts that empty their secretions onto a surface?
All of the following are examples of exocrine glands except?
All of the following are examples of exocrine glands except?
What would happen if insulin were given orally?
What would happen if insulin were given orally?
Study Notes
Endocrine Glands
- Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream.
Exocrine Glands
- Exocrine glands secrete their products through ducts onto a surface.
- Examples of exocrine glands include sweat glands, lacrimal glands, mammary glands.
- The thymus gland is an example of an endocrine gland.
Insulin
- Insulin is a hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.
- Insulin is inactivated by digestive enzymes in the stomach.
- Insulin cannot be taken orally.
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Test your knowledge on the differences between endocrine and exocrine glands, including examples and functions. Understand the role of hormones like insulin in regulating bodily functions. This quiz is perfect for students studying biology or health sciences.
