What is a difference between endocrine and exocrine glands? A.
Endocrine glands secrete products into ducts and exocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream.
B.
Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and exocrine glands secrete products into ducts.
C.
Endocrine glands produce nutrients for cells and exocrine glands absorb minerals for cells.
D.
Endocrine glands absorb minerals for cells and exocrine glands produce nutrients for cells.

Ms. w, a 21-year-old woman, came into a clinic after suffering a deep laceration on her foot while walking barefoot around her yard. the wound was cleaned, sutured, and bandaged, and she was released to return home after receiving tetanus antitoxoid. within 72 hours, the wound area was red and swollen, the suture line was dark in color, and it was accompanied by severe throbbing pain. ms. w had a high fever, her heart felt like it was racing, and she was finding it hard to concentraten even on simple tasks. she returned to the clinic and was immediately taken to the hospital. following lab tests, a diagnosis of acute necrotizing fasciitis was made. discussion questions 1. explain why ms. w. received a tetanus antitoxoid before leaving the hospital. (see chapters 3 and 4, infection and passive immunity.) 2. explain how acute necrotizing fasciitis developed in this case and the pathophysiology involved. (see acute necrotizing fasciitis.) 3. what is the potential outcome for ms. w if antibiotic drugs do not reduce the infection quickly?