HISTOLOGY
EPITHELIAL TISSUE
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Question
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The difference between endocrine and exocrine glands can best be described by which of the following?
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exocrine secretions are released into surrounding tissues and blood whereas endocrine secretions are discharged onto the surface of the skin or other epithelial surfaces
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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
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exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly into the blood at all times
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exocrine secretions and endocrine secretions are both released directly onto the surface of the skin at all times
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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 secrete substances directly into the blood. Exocrine glands secrete substances into ducts that lead to target tissues.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Exocrine glands secrete their secretions through ducts onto our body’s surface whereas endocrine glands secrete their secretions directly into the bloodstream. Endocrine glands are also called as ductless gland.
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