Enterocytes of the mucous membrane of the mucosal layer are classified as_______ cells if they secrete fluids and enzymes into the lumen and ________cells if they release hormones into the bloodstream.
A) exocrine : endocrine
B) endocrine : exocrine
C) endocrine : absorptive
D) absorptive : endocrine
E) exocrine : absorptive

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Enterocytes that secrete fluids and enzymes into the lumen are classified as exocrine cells, while those that release hormones into the bloodstream are classified as endocrine cells.

Enterocytes of the Mucous Membrane of the Mucosal Layer Are