Describe the Two Primary Types of Glands

question 98

Multiple Choice

Describe the two primary types of glands.

• A)Endocrine glands release their substances into the interstitial fluid; exocrine glands release their secretions into ducts that open onto an epithelial surface.
• B)Endocrine glands release their secretions into ducts that open onto an epithelial surface; exocrine glands release their substances into the interstitial fluid.
• C)Mucus glands secrete mucus through a duct to the inside surface of body; sweat glands secrete sweat through a duct to the outside surface of the body.
• D)Sweat glands secrete sweat through a duct to the outside surface of the body; oil glands secrete sebum through a duct to the outside surface of the body.
• E)Endocrine glands release their substances into the interstitial fluid; exocrine glands release their secretions through a duct to the outside surface of the body.

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