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Distinguish between the following pairs:
Exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example)
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Difference between exocrine and endocrine glands (secretory substance and example):
| Exocrine glands | Endocrine glands |
|---|---|
| Exocrine 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. |
| Examples of exocrine glands are Sweat glands, Salivary glands, Sebaceous glands, etc. | Examples of endocrine glands are Thyroid, Pituitary, Adrenal, Pancreas. |
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