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Question
Write the differences between the endocrine and exocrine glands.
Solution
| Exocrine gland | Endocrine gland |
| Exocrine glands have specific ducts to carry their secretion. | Endocrine glands are found in different regions of the body. |
| They have specific ducts. | They do not have specific ducts, so they are called ductless glands. |
| The secretion is produced from the specific duct. | The secretion diffuses into the bloodstream and reaches the target organ. |
| Eg: Salivary glands sweat glands | Eg: Pituitary Adrenal glands |
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