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I keep getting “Hormones” questions wrong in Chemical Coordination (Endocrine System). What's the trap?

confusing endocrine glands with exocrine glands that use ducts.

The usual trap: confusing endocrine glands with exocrine glands that use ducts. How to avoid it: endocrine = ductless, hormones into blood; exocrine = ducts (sweat, saliva). Go back to the definition — chemical messengers released by ductless (endocrine) glands into the blood to act on target organs.

Key point

Hormones

Common mistake

confusing endocrine glands with exocrine glands that use ducts.

Memory tip

endocrine = ductless, hormones into blood; exocrine = ducts (sweat, saliva).

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