What is the best description of an endocrine gland?

1. They secrete mucus, saliva, ear wax and digestive enzymes
2. Their products are released through ducts or tubes
3. Unlike exocrine glands, they are not modified epithelium
4. Their secretions are secreted directly into the fluid bathing the gland
Subtopic:  Compound & Specialised Epithelium | Nervous Tissue |
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Compound epithelium is found at all the following locations except:
1. dry surface of the skin
2. moist surface of buccal cavity
3. inner lining of ducts of salivary glands and pancreatic ducts
4. lining of stomach and small intestine
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