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What is the main difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
What is the main difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands?
- Endocrine glands lose their continuity with the surface, while exocrine glands retain continuity with the surface via a duct
- Endocrine glands project into the underlying connective tissue, while exocrine glands have direct continuity with the surface
- Endocrine glands secrete enzymes, while exocrine glands secrete hormones
- Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete hormones into the blood, while exocrine glands consist of ducts and secrete enzymes (correct)
Which of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
Which of the following is an example of an exocrine gland?
- Pituitary gland
- Liver
- Salivary gland (correct)
- Thyroid gland
Which type of glands secrete hormones into the blood?
Which type of glands secrete hormones into the blood?
- Exocrine glands
- Endocrine glands (correct)
- Mixocrine glands
- Sebaceous glands
What characterizes mixocrine glands?
What characterizes mixocrine glands?
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Which glands lose their direct continuity with the surface during development?
Which glands lose their direct continuity with the surface during development?
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