Biology
Differentiate between Endocrine and exocrine glands
Endocrine System
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| Sl. No. | Endocrine glands | Exocrine glands |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Endocrine glands are specialized glands which release their secretions directly into cells or the surrounding tissue. | Exocrine glands are glands which release their secretions through ducts to the target organ. |
| 2. | Endocrine glands are ductless glands. | Exocrine glands are glands with ducts. |
| 3. | Endocrine glands secrete hormones. | Exocrine glands secrete enzymes. |
| 4. | Response time is slower since the secretion has to be carried through blood. | Response time is fast since the secretion is carried through ducts. |
| 5. | They control long term activities of the target organ. | They control short term activity. |
| 6. | Examples are: Pituitary gland and thyroid gland | Examples are: Salivary glands and sweat glands |
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