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What is the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
What is the main difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?
- Endocrine glands have ducts for secretion, while exocrine glands release secretions directly into the blood.
- Exocrine glands are highly vascularized, while endocrine glands have no direct contact with blood capillaries.
- Exocrine glands have no ducts, while endocrine glands release secretions directly into the blood. (correct)
- Endocrine glands release digestive enzymes, while exocrine glands produce hormones.
Which type of glands release their secretions directly into the blood?
Which type of glands release their secretions directly into the blood?
- Endocrine glands (correct)
- Digestive glands
- Sweat glands
- Exocrine glands
Which is an example of an exocrine gland?
Which is an example of an exocrine gland?
- Pituitary gland
- Insulin-producing cells of the pancreas
- Sweat glands in the skin (correct)
- Thyroid gland
Why are most endocrine glands highly vascularized?
Why are most endocrine glands highly vascularized?
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Which type of gland would be expected to have ducts for secretion?
Which type of gland would be expected to have ducts for secretion?
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