Asked by Miranda Dowling on Jul 16, 2024
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Unlike an exocrine gland, an endocrine gland
A) is a secretory organ.
B) sheds cells with its secretions.
C) has no ducts.
D) contains goblet cells.
E) secretes to a surface.
Endocrine Gland
Glands of the endocrine system that secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, regulating various body functions.
Exocrine Gland
A gland that releases its secretions through ducts directly into external environments or internal surfaces, rather than into the bloodstream.
Goblet Cells
Epithelial cells that secrete mucus to lubricate surfaces such as the inside of the intestinal and respiratory tracts.
- Clarify the framework, operation, and grouping of glands, while emphasizing the dissimilarities between exocrine and endocrine glands.
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Aaron SuarezJul 18, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Endocrine glands are ductless glands that release their hormones directly into the bloodstream or surrounding tissue fluid, unlike exocrine glands that secrete their products through ducts to the surface of an organ or tissue or into a body cavity.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the framework, operation, and grouping of glands, while emphasizing the dissimilarities between exocrine and endocrine glands.