EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
EPITHELIA GLANDS
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Question
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Glands, such as the thyroid, that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as ____
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Exocrine
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Endocrine
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Apocrine
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Holocrine
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine, or ductless, glands (e.g., pituitary, thyroid, adrenal) secrete substances known as hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than through ducts. Exocrine glands (e.g., salivary, sweat, digestive) discharge their products through ducts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Endocrine glands release hormones (chemical messengers) into the bloodstream to be transported to various organs and tissues throughout the body.
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