What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

A) endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and exocrine glands secrete products into ducts.

B) endocrine gland secrete products into dust and exocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

C) endocrine glands produce nutrients for cells and exocrine glands absorb minerals for cells.

D) endocrine glands absorb minerals for cells and exocrine glands produce nutrients for cells.

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Devyn Sanford

7 August, 10:08

What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

A) endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and exocrine glands secrete products into ducts.

B) endocrine gland secrete products into dust and exocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

C) endocrine glands produce nutrients for cells and exocrine glands absorb minerals for cells.

D) endocrine glands absorb minerals for cells and exocrine glands produce nutrients for cells.

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Cohen Kerr · Answer 1

B

Explanation:

An important distinction exists between exocrine and endocrine glands. Whereas exocrine glands secrete substances into a ductal system to an epithelial surface, endocrine glands secrete products directly into the bloodstream.