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Why are endocrine glands called endocrine instead of exocrine?

Answer 1

Edocrine glands secrete their contents directly in the blood.

There are two types of glands: exocrine and endocrine. Exocrine gland secretions are released through ducts, whereas endocrine gland secretions are released without ducts and are therefore referred to as endorine.

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Answer 2

Dylan Andrews

Exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts onto epithelial surfaces, such as the skin or mucosa of the digestive tract; endocrine glands, on the other hand, secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, which then travels to target cells or organs throughout the body. This mode of secretion is known as endocrine secretion.

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