Unlike endocrine glands, exocrine glands:
Correct answer: A. Release secretions through ducts
- A. Release secretions through ducts
- B. Release hormones
- C. Release secretions directly into the bloodstream
- D. Are found throughout the body
Explanation
Exocrine glands release their secretions through ducts, which are small tubes that transport the secretions to a specific location, such as the surface of an organ or the lumen of a duct. Examples of exocrine glands include sweat glands, salivary glands, and sebaceous glands.
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