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Endocrine System and Adolescence — Question 1

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Question 1(a)

Distinguish between the following pair on the basis of the words indicated in the brackets.

Exocrine and Endocrine glands (secretion)

Answer

Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands on the basis of secretion:

CharacteristicExocrine glandsEndocrine glands
SecretionExocrine glands secrete their products like sweat, enzyme, mucus, sebum, saliva, milk, etc. into ducts.Endocrine glands secrete their products, known as hormones, directly into the bloodstream.