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Why Is It Advantageous for Endocrine Glands to Be Ductless

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Why is it advantageous for endocrine glands to be ductless, releasing their secretions directly into surrounding interstitial (tissue) fluid or into the blood?


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Marginal Utility

The supplementary satisfaction or advantage received from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Utility Maximization

An economic principle that suggests individuals seek to achieve the highest level of satisfaction possible with their available resources.

Money Income

The total amount of monetary earnings received by an individual or household, including wages, salaries, benefits, and investment income.

Marginal Utility

The further satisfaction or benefit obtained by using an additional unit of a good or service.

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