Endocrine vs. exocrine glands Sort the following descriptions and examples of glands into categories. One gland fits into both categories. The salivary glands Products are carried to the lumens of other organs or outside the body Endocrine Secrete their products into ducts Secrete their products into the bloodstream Products are delivered to target cells throughout the body Pancreas Exocrine

Endocrine vs. exocrine glands Sort the following descriptions and examples of glands into categories. One gland fits into both categories. The salivary glands Products are carried to the lumens of other organs or outside the body Endocrine Secrete their products into ducts Secrete their products into the bloodstream Products are delivered to target cells throughout the body Pancreas Exocrine

Concepts of Biology

1st Edition

ISBN:9781938168116

Author:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Publisher:Samantha Fowler, Rebecca Roush, James Wise

Chapter16: The Body's System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 37CTQ: Many hormone systems regulate body functions through opposing hormone actions. Describe how opposing...

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