PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The sweat glands ____ endocrine glands.
A
are not
B
are
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There is another type of gland called an exocrine gland (e.g. sweat glands, lymph nodes). These are not considered part of the endocrine system as they do not produce hormones and they release their product through a duct.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of exocrine glands include sweat glands, lacrimal glands, salivary glands, mammary glands, and digestive glands in the stomach, pancreas, and intestines.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many organs in your body use exocrine glands to function properly. Examples of exocrine glands include: Sweat glands: Your sweat glands create and secrete sweat.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, the correct answer is ‘Liver’.

Detailed explanation-5: -Endocrine glands release their secretions directly into the blood as they are ductless glands, whereas the exocrine glands like salivary glands have ducts and do not release their secretion into the blood directly.

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