Which of the following is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term endocrine?
A) endo (inside) + crine (hormone) = hormones within the body
B) endo (inside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete internally
C) endo (outside) + crine (hormone) = hormones outside the body
D) endo (outside) + crine (secretion) = to secrete outside the body

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The term "endocrine" is derived from "endo-" meaning inside or within, and "-crine" meaning to secrete, thus it refers to the internal secretion of hormones.

Which of the Following Is the Correct Breakdown and Translation