Which of the following regarding the salivary glands is false?
A)Salivary glands are under direct neural control.
B)They can be influenced by conditioned and unconditioned reflexes.
C)They are considered an endocrine gland.
D)They secrete saliva consisting mostly of water.
E)They secrete saliva capable of digesting starch.

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Salivary glands are not considered an endocrine gland. They are exocrine glands as they secrete their products through ducts. Endocrine glands secrete their products (hormones) directly into the bloodstream.

Which of the Following Regarding the Salivary Glands Is False