A Friend Asks You How Exocrine Glands Differ from Endocrine

question 35

Multiple Choice

A friend asks you how exocrine glands differ from endocrine glands.She knows that both form from invaginated epithelium.How do you respond?

• A)Exocrine and endocrine glands are essentially the same,both produce products that are secreted to the skin's surface.
• B)Exocrine glands produce hormones which enter the blood stream,while endocrine glands secrete sweat and oil directly to the surface of the skin.
• C)Endocrine glands produce hormones which enter the blood stream,while exocrine glands secrete sweat and oil directly to the surface of the skin.
• D)Exocrine glands are found in the thoracic cavity while endocrine glands are located in the pleural cavity.
• E)The liver is an endocrine gland that secretes directly into epithelial tissues.The pituitary gland is an exocrine gland that secretes into the blood stream.

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