NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION IN ANIMALS

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.

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