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Difference Between Exocrine Glands and Endocrine Glands

Endocrine Glands

Exocrine Glands

Ducts

Endocrine glands do not have ducts. Exocrine glands have ducts.

Secretory Products

Hormones Sweat, enzymes, mucus, sebum

Route of Secretion

Secretory products are released directly into the bloodstream, eventually reaching the target organ. Secretory products are released to an internal organ or the external surface through a duct.

Examples

Thyroid glands, parathyroid glands, pituitary glands, adrenal glands. Salivary glands, liver, Brunner’s glands, oesophageal glands.

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