Describe the two primary types of glands.
A)Endocrine glands release their substances into the interstitial fluid; exocrine glands release their secretions into ducts that open onto an epithelial surface.
B)Endocrine glands release their secretions into ducts that open onto an epithelial surface; exocrine glands release their substances into the interstitial fluid.
C)Mucus glands secrete mucus through a duct to the inside surface of body; sweat glands secrete sweat through a duct to the outside surface of the body.
D)Sweat glands secrete sweat through a duct to the outside surface of the body; oil glands secrete sebum through a duct to the outside surface of the body.
E)Endocrine glands release their substances into the interstitial fluid; exocrine glands release their secretions through a duct to the outside surface of the body.

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Endocrine glands release their substances, such as hormones, directly into the interstitial fluid to be transported to their target cells. Exocrine glands, on the other hand, release their secretions, such as enzymes or sweat, through ducts that open onto an epithelial surface, such as the skin or the digestive tract.

Describe the Two Primary Types of Glands