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This article will help you to differentiate between endocrine and exocrine glands.
Difference # Endocrine Gland:
1. Endocrine gland are the ductless glands. No duct are attached to the glands.
2. The internal secretions of these glands are know as hormones.
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3. The secretions are directly poured into the circulating blood and reach the organ.
4. Endocrine glands are complex.
5. The important endocrine gland are pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, sex-glands etc.
Difference # Exocrine Gland:
1. Exocrine gland are the duct glands. They are attached with a specific duct.
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2. The secretory products are enzymes, mucous and other substance.
3. The Secretions are released to the outer surface of the body or to some internal organ through a duct.
4. Exocrine glands are simple.
5. The important exocrine gland are salivary glands, liver, pancreas, sweat glands etc.
