Human Anatomy and Physiology : Gland Physiology

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Example Questions

Example Question #3 : Help With Other Endocrine Physiology

What do the lacrimal glands produce?

Possible Answers:

Milk

Tears

Sweat

Saliva

Correct answer:

Tears

Explanation:

The lacrimal glands are responsible for producing tears. The eccrine glands produce sweat. The mammary glands produce milk. The salivary glands produce saliva. 

Example Question #4 : Help With Other Endocrine Physiology

Secretions through a duct might provide __________, whereas ductluss secretions act as __________.

Possible Answers:

lubrications, lubricators

transport media, physical protectors

 

superficial relief,interstitial fluid

enzymes, hormones

Correct answer:

enzymes, hormones

Explanation:

Exocrine glands are released through ducts and typically release enzymes, while endocrine glands are not released through ducts and produce hormones.

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