Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true about the mode of secretion of exocrine glands?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Glandular Epithelial Tissue
Multiple Choice
Which type of gland secretes chemical substances through ducts?
A
Exocrine gland
B
Paracrine gland
C
Endocrine gland
D
Autocrine gland
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the function of each type of gland mentioned in the options.
Exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts to an epithelial surface, such as sweat, saliva, or digestive enzymes.
Paracrine glands release substances that affect nearby cells in the same tissue, without using ducts.
Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream, not through ducts.
Autocrine glands release substances that act on the same cell that secreted them, also without using ducts.
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