Glands,such as the thyroid,that secrete their products directly into the blood rather than through ducts are classified as ________.

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Glands that secrete their products directly into the blood are classified as endocrine glands. The other choices, such as exocrine, ceruminous, and sebaceous glands, secrete their products through ducts that lead outside of the body or to a body cavity, rather than into the bloodstream.

Glands,such as the Thyroid,that Secrete Their Products Directly into the Blood