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What is an endocrine glande?
An endocrine gland secretes hormones into the bloodstream as oppose to an exocrine gland which secretes substances into the body cavities or skin.
Why does a hippopotamus have skin that secretes oil?
it
What is the substance that secretes wastes from the skin?
sweat
What are the precautions associated with using arnica externally?
Use externally with caution, and only in diluted preparations. Discontinue if a skin rash develops, and do not use on broken skin.
What is the Location of the sex hormones?
Inside the scrotum (skin sack) underneath the penis.
What gland secretes a lubricant for hair and skin?
Apocrine glandsebaceous
Which of these organs does not have hormone production?
Endocrine organs produce hormones. Examples of endocrine organs are the thyroid, ovaries, testicles, and adrenal glands.
What grain is used externally to treat many skin conditions?
Oats.
How is the hormones carried from the skin to the organ that it affects?
Hormones are carried in the blood
Is the skin on my arm the same as the skin in my mouth?
Not quite. The skin in your mouth is called a mucuous membrane.
Is a mouth covered by skin?
No, a mouth is not covered by skin. The mouth is an opening in the face that is lined with mucous membranes, which are different from skin. These membranes help keep the mouth moist and are important for functions such as eating, speaking, and breathing. Skin surrounds the mouth but does not cover the inside of it.
What is the process when a snake remove it skin?
The common name is shedding, or sloughing. The technical term is ecdysis. Basically, when a snake 'outgrows' its skin, it secretes a fluid (mainly composed of vitamin A) between the current layer, and a new layer of skin underneath. This is what turns the snakes eyes a milky blue-white. After a few days, the snake breaks the skin (usually at the mouth) and crawls out of it - turning the skin inside-out in the process.
