Differentiate between exocrine and endocrine gland.
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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. |
The difference between endocrine glands and exocrine glands are as follows:
| SN | Exocrine Glands | Endocrine Glands |
| 1. | Exocrine glands have ducts, i.e., they are ducted glands. | Endocrine glands are ductless glands, i.e., they do not have ducts. |
| 2. | They secrete enzymes, mucus, milk, sweat, oil, and other substance | Endocrine glands secrete hormones. |
| 3. | Exocrine glands are located near the sites of the action. | They may be either near or far away from the site of the action. |
| 4. | They are generally simple in structure. | Endocrine glands are generally complex in structure. |
| 5. | Their secretions are secreted in moderate to a maximum quantity. | Their secretions are secreted in minimum quantity. |
| 6. | Exocrine glands influence short-term or daily activities such as digestion, respiration, excretion, etc. | Endocrine glands influence long-term activities such as body growth, reproduction, menstrual cycle, etc. |
| 7. | Examples are the liver, lachrymal gland, mammary gland, sebaceous gland, goblet cells, etc. | Examples are the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, pineal gland, etc. |
NOTE: This answer may be more suitable for grade 12 students.
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