GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The difference between endocrine and exocrine glands can best be described by which of the following?
A
exocrine secretions are released into surrounding tissues and blood whereas endocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
B
endocrine secretions are released into the surrounding tissues and blood whereas exocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
C
exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly into the blood at all times
D
exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly onto the surface of the skin at all times
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The key difference between the two types is that, whereas exocrine glands secrete substances into a ductal system to an epithelial surface, endocrine glands secrete products directly into the bloodstream [1].

Detailed explanation-2: -Endocrine glands are the glands that secrete hormones without ducts, while exocrine glands secrete hormones through ducts.

Detailed explanation-3: -Exocrine glands secrete their substances through ducts onto your body’s surfaces. On the other hand, endocrine glands secrete their substances directly into your bloodstream. They’re called ductless glands. Endocrine glands are part of your endocrine system, and they secrete hormones.

Detailed explanation-4: -An exocrine gland is a gland that secretes its products into ducts that lead to the target tissue. Examples of exocrine glands are sweat, salivary, sebaceous, mucous gland. An endocrine gland is a gland which secretes its products directly into the blood stream.

There is 1 question to complete.