The difference between exocrine and endocrine gland are given below :
Exocrine | Endocrine | |
1. | They have ducts | They are ductless |
2. | They pour their secretion through ducts into organs. | They pour their secretion directly to the blood. |
3. | They lie closely to the targeted cells. | They may lie far from the targeted cells. |
4. | Their secretion is called enzymes. | Their secretion are called hormones. |
5. | For example: pancreas, salivary, glands | For example: pituitary gland, thyroid glands. |