Which Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation of the Medical

question 96

Multiple Choice

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

• A) exo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body
• B) exo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally (i.e., into the bloodstream)
• C) exo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body
• D) exo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body (through ducts to the surface of an organ)

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Definitions:

Ureter

A pair of tubes that carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder.

Urethra

The tube that conducts urine from the bladder to the outside of the body in both sexes, and also transports semen in males.

Transitional Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue that can stretch and change its shape, found in areas such as the bladder.

Urinary Bladder

A hollow muscular organ that stores urine from the kidneys before it is excreted through the urethra.