(a) What is an exocrine gland? Name two exocrine glands.

(b) What is an endocrine gland? Name two endocrine glands.

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(a) Exocrine gland: Glands that discharge their secretions into ducts are known as exocrine glands. Exocrine glands are duct bearing glands. Eg. sweat glands, salivary glands

(b) Endocrine gland: Glands that do not discharge their secretions into ducts are known as endocrine glands. These glands discharge their secretions directly into the blood. They are also called duct-less glands. Eg. the pineal gland, pituitary gland

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