Question
Differentiate: Endocrine gland and Exocrine gland.
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Answer
| Endocrine gland | Exocrine gland |
| (i) These are ductless glands. | They may or may not have ducts. |
| (ii) They pour secretion directly into the blood. | The secretion is poured directly at the sight of action or reaches the target. |
| (iii) They secrete hormones. | They secrete enzymes. |
| (iv) They control long term activities of target organs, e.g., thyroid glands. | They control short term activity, e.g., gastric gland. |
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