The nurse clarifies that endocrine glands, as opposed to exocrine glands:
a. can put their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
b. must use a duct to put their secretions into the bloodstream.
c. must hold their secretions in a reservoir until they are needed by the body.
d. can produce constantly for body needs.
A
Endocrine glands secrete directly into the bloodstream, whereas exocrine glands secrete via a duct.
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