Question
Distinguish between endocrine and exocrine glands.
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Answer
Differences between endocrine and exocrine glands are:
| S. No | Endocrine Glands | Exocrine Glands |
| 1. | They do not have ducts. | They have ducts. |
| 2. | They secrete hormones directly into the blood. | They secrete their secretions into the ducts. |
| 3. | e.g., thyroid, hypothalamus, pituitary, etc. | e.g., sweat and oil glands (of skin) liver and salivary glands. |
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