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Why are endocrine glands called ductless glands?
AThey have no ducts to carry secretions
BThey secrete only into the gut
CThey store secretions permanently
DThey work without any blood supply
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They have no ducts to carry secretions
Endocrine glands release hormones without ducts, directly into the surrounding fluid and blood.
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