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Do exocrine glands discharge their products directly into the blood?
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No, exocrine glands are glands whose secretions pass into a system of ducts that lead ultimately to the exterior of the body. callurl("http://users.rcn.com/jkimball.ma.ultranet/BiologyPages/E/ExocrineGlands.html");StartAdv();
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Other than the secretion of hormones how does an endocrine gland differ from an exocrine gland?
Endocrine glands secrete their products into the blood whereas the Exocrine glands secrete their products directly into the target organ for example the parotid gland secretes the salyva directly into the mouth without using theblood for transpor.
Is Endocrine and exocrine glands both secrete their products through ducts?
No. Exocrine glands have tubes (ducts) leading from them to some other body part or cavity. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete their substances.... mostly hormones..... into the intercellular space and these hormones are then picked up by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to where they are needed.
Is prostate gland exocrine or endocrine?
Exocrine gland are the glands that secrete their products through the ducts, and discharges it into the external environment, to organs or the outside the body. Where as Endocrine gland have ducts that deliver the products in the superficial part of the body, such as the skin, or in the inner part where they are necessary such as the pancreatic juice that is carried into the intestine to aid digestion.
How are sweat and tear glands different from endocrine glands?
Their output goes to the blood (to be distributed throughout the body).
What is a multicellular exocrine gland?
Unicellular exocrine glands are certain cells that are specialized for secretion. Even though they are single cells and have no ducts, they are still considered to be exocrine because they secrete their products directly to a specific site. The most common unicellular exocrine glands are the goblet cells that secrete mucus in the epithelium of your trachea and digestive tract.
A gland that secretes through ducts?
either endocrine or exocrine According to my medical terminology book the correct answer would be exocrine. Endocrines DO NOT have ducts.
What glands that secrete chemical substances into ducts.?
The generic term for glands that empty into a duct or onto a body surface are called exocrine glands. Glands the release their secretions directly into the blood stream are called endocrine glands.
What is the use of gland duct in cells?
Ducts in exocrine glands are used to release its products directly to the target area.
Other than the secretion of hormones how does an endocrine gland differ from an exocrine gland?
Endocrine glands secrete their products into the blood whereas the Exocrine glands secrete their products directly into the target organ for example the parotid gland secretes the salyva directly into the mouth without using theblood for transpor.
What is the difference between ednocrine and exocrine glands?
Endocrine glands secrete directly into the blood. Exocrine glands secrete through ducts onto an organ surface.
What are two glands that have ducts?
the two glands that have ducts are the penis and the vagina but they have to meet
Is a ceruminous gland an endocrine or exocrine gland?
Exocrine glands are any glands that deposit their secretions through a duct onto a body surface. Because sweat is deposited onto the surface of our skin it would be considered an exocrine gland. Endocrine glands secrete directly into our bloodstream.
Is Endocrine and exocrine glands both secrete their products through ducts?
No. Exocrine glands have tubes (ducts) leading from them to some other body part or cavity. Endocrine glands are ductless and secrete their substances.... mostly hormones..... into the intercellular space and these hormones are then picked up by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to where they are needed.
Is prostate gland exocrine or endocrine?
Exocrine gland are the glands that secrete their products through the ducts, and discharges it into the external environment, to organs or the outside the body. Where as Endocrine gland have ducts that deliver the products in the superficial part of the body, such as the skin, or in the inner part where they are necessary such as the pancreatic juice that is carried into the intestine to aid digestion.
Where are your endocrine glands?
Your endocrine gland is consist of a system of glands with the main glands called the pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries and testes, thyroid gland, and the adrenal glands.
Are sebacous glands endocrine or exocrine?
No. These are exocrine glands.
How are sweat and tear glands different from endocrine glands?
Their output goes to the blood (to be distributed throughout the body).
