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What is the characteristic feature of endocrine glands?

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They secrete enzymes

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They are ductless

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They have ducts

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They secrete oil called sebum

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Solution

The correct option is B
They are ductless

Endocrine glands are ductless, their secretions are directly poured into the blood while exocrine glands have ducts.

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