NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
HUMAN ANATOMY PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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has no ducts
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exocrine
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endocrine
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The endocrine glands do not have ducts to carry their product to a surface. They are called ductless glands. The word endocrine is derived from the Greek terms “endo, ‘’ meaning within, and “krine, ‘’ meaning to separate or secrete.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glands without ducts are called “ductless” or “endocrine” glands. They release their secretions directly into the bloodstream. Pituitary is the master endocrine gland which regulates the secretions of other endocrine glands such as pancreas, thyroid gland, gonads, adrenal gland, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -lacrimal gland, thyroid gland, liver, sweat gland in skin, pituitary gland, gastric glands, adrenal gland, salivary gland.
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