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Apart from providing a medium for the exchange of nutrients, excretory products, and gases, the placenta is also an exocrine gland.(a) True(b) FalseI got this question in final exam.My doubt stems from Human Reproduction in division Human Reproduction of Biology – Class 12

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Correct CHOICE is (b) False

The explanation is: Exocrine glands are glands with ducts that pour their secretions via a duct. ENDOCRINE glands DIRECTLY release their secretions into the bloodstream or onto a tissue. In this SENSE, the placenta is an endocrine gland as it lacks ducts.



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