Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine?

• A) endo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body
• B) endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream)
• C) endo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body
• D) endo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (i.e., through the breath)

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