Define exocrine gland.

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Exocrine gland:
Exocrine glands are the glands of external secretion.
These are those that secrete substances on the body surface through a duct.
Examples: Salivary glands, mammary glands, and sweat glands, are some of the exocrine glands.

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Define the following:
(a) Exocrine gland
(b) Endocrine gland,
(c) Hormone.

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(i) Hormone

(ii) Exocrine glands

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

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

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