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Question
Distinguish between the following pair:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
Solution
Exocrine glands: Exocrine glands secrete sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and· digestive juices and release them through a duct or opening to the body surface.
Endocrine glands: The endocrine glands secrete hormones like adrenaline, insulin, thyroxine, and luteinizing hormones directly into the blood.
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