Which of the Following Statements About Exocrine Glands Is NOT

question 115

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about exocrine glands is NOT accurate?

• A) Products may be secreted onto a free surface.
• B) Secretions reach their destination by way of tubes and ducts.
• C) Hormones are produced by exocrines.
• D) They are derived from epithelium.
• E) Saliva is an exocrine secretion.

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Definitions:

Fenestrated Capillaries

Capillaries with small pores in their endothelial lining allowing for increased permeability to fluids and small molecules, found in areas requiring extensive exchange such as in kidneys and endocrine glands.

Kidney

A pair of organs located in the abdominal cavity that filter blood, remove waste products, and regulate fluid balance.

Pancreas

A glandular organ in the digestive system that produces insulin, digestive enzymes, and other hormones.

Thoroughfare Channel

Channel for blood through a capillary bed from an arteriole to a venule.