GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement best describes the chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands?
A
They are secreted in one place and most often act at another
B
they are distributed by the nervous system
C
They are secreted into specialized ducts for transport.
D
They are found only in vertebrates
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which statement best describes the chemical substances secreted by endocrine glands? They are secreted into specialized ducts for transport.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer and Explanation: The statement that best describes the endocrine glands is b. They secrete hormones that regulate the body’s activity. Unlike exocrine glands, endocrine glands produce hormones which are chemical signals and will release these into the bloodstream.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hormones are chemical substances which are secreted by our endocrine glands. They control the changes occuring in our body.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct option for the above question is D. They release their secretions into the blood. The endocrine glands are ductless glands. Hence, they release their secretions directly into the bloodstream.

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