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What is a difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

A. Endocrine glands produce nutrients for cells and exocrine glands absorb minerals for cells.

B. Endocrine glands secrete products into ducts and exocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.

C. Endocrine glands absorb minerals for cells and exocrine glands produce nutrients for cells.

D. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and exocrine glands secrete products into ducts.

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D. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and exocrine glands secrete products into ducts. This is the correct answer

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Answer: Option D

Explanation: The endocrine gland can be described as the glands that secretes hormones. These hormones are secreted directly into the bloodstream or tissues.

The exocrine glands also functions by secreting hormones or chemical substances by the help of ducts onto another surface or it can be secreted outside the body.

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