The Glands in the Endocrine System are Sometimes Called

Question

The glands in the endocrine system are sometimes called
A) exocrine glands
B) digestive glands
C) ductless glands
D) hormones

Accepted Answer

The glands in the endocrine system are called ductless glands because they do not have ducts for secretion. Instead, they secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream to be transported to target organs and tissues.