Differentiate and give two examples of exocrine and endocrine glands.

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EXOCRINE GLANDS ENDOCRINE GLANDS
Exocrine gland are glands that have duct which help to release their secretions into the bloodstream.
Eg- Salivary glands and sweat glands. Endocrine glands are ductless glands i.e their secretions are directly poured into the the bloodstream.
Eg- Pituitary glands and hypothalamus.

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EXOCRINE GLANDS	ENDOCRINE GLANDS
Exocrine gland are glands that have duct which help to release their secretions into the bloodstream. Eg- Salivary glands and sweat glands.	Endocrine glands are ductless glands i.e their secretions are directly poured into the the bloodstream. Eg- Pituitary glands and hypothalamus.