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Assertion (A): Endocrine glands pour their secretions directly into the blood in very large quantities.
Reason (R): Hormones are utilized in very large quantities continuously throughout the body as these secretions regulate the growth and development as well as many other metabolic activities of the body.
- Both A and R are true.
- Both A and R are false.
- A is true and R is false.
- A is false and R is true.
Endocrine System
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Answer
Both A and R are false.
Explanation — The endocrine glands have no ducts and they pour their secretions (hormones) directly into the blood. The secretions of these glands or hormones are secreted in very small quantities, and are carried to all parts of the body.
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