Endocrinology Lecture 2: Hormones and Their Functions

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.

Endocrine glands (correct)

Digestive glands

Sweat glands

Exocrine glands

Pituitary gland

Insulin-producing cells of the pancreas

Sweat glands in the skin (correct)

Thyroid gland

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