Question

Which best describes the exocrine glands?

1. Exocrine glands function only for digestion and temperature regulation.
2. Exocrine glands can sometimes release substances out of the body.
3. Exocrine glands secrete substances into the bloodstream.
4. Exocrine glands are only found in the skin and mouth.

Answer 1

The answer is 2. For instance Sweat glands are exocrine glands.

Answer 2

2. Exocrine glands can sometimes release substances out of the body is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

Endocrine and Exocrine are two types of glands:

Exocrine glands: These glands release substance through a duct and sometimes it releases the substance outside of the body but not directly into the bloodstream.

Endocrine glands are the gland that releases the substance into the bloodstream.

The function of the Exocrine glands: regulate the temperature of the body.