3.4.2 - Endocrine vs. Exocrine Glands
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What do endocrine glands secrete?
💡 Hint: Think about what regulates our bodily functions.
Do exocrine glands use ducts for secretion?
💡 Hint: Consider how digestive enzymes are released.
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What type of glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream?
💡 Hint: Think about how hormones circulate in the body.
True or False: Exocrine glands secrete hormones.
💡 Hint: Consider what exocrine glands produce like enzymes.
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Explain the physiological changes that occur when adrenaline is released by the adrenal glands during a stress response.
💡 Hint: Think about how your body reacts when faced with a sudden challenge.
Compare and contrast the secretion mechanisms of endocrine and exocrine glands, providing at least 2 examples of each.
💡 Hint: Consider how each gland interacts with the body's systems.
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