Which of the following is NOT a common characteristic of an exocrine gland?
A)Initially secretes its products into a duct.
B)Secretes materials onto outer surface of the body.
C)Secretes materials into the lumen of hollow organs.
D)Its secretory products are carried in body fluids to distant target cells.
E)All the answer selections describe characteristics of exocrine glands.

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Exocrine glands initially secrete their products into a duct, which then carries the secretion to the target site. Exocrine glands secrete materials onto the outer surface of the body, into the lumen of hollow organs, and sometimes into ducts that lead to other organs. The secretory products of exocrine glands are not carried in body fluids to distant target cells, as that is a characteristic of endocrine glands.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Common Characteristic of an Exocrine