Question

I am system X.
- I perform secretions inside the body.
- I have ducts.
- The secretions act at the site of secretion.
- I have a counter system ,i.e., Y and it has exactly the opposite set of properties. Identify me and my counter system.

• A. X - Exocrine system, Y- Endocrine system
• B. X - Endocrine system, X - Exocrine system
• C. Both X and Y- Endocrine system
• D. Both X and Y - Exocrine system

Answer 1

The correct option is A

X - Exocrine system, Y- Endocrine system

Properties of exocrine system are as follows:
- Secretions may be inside or on the surface the body
- Has ducts
- The secretions act at the site of secretion (localised)

Properties of endocrine system are as follows:
- Secretions are inside the body
- No ducts
- The secretions act far away from site of secretion (not localised)