Question

Differentiate between- Endocrine glands and Exocrine glands.

Answer 1

1. Endocrine glands- Endocrine glands are the ductless glands in the body that secrete their hormones directly into the bloodstream, from where they are transported to their subsequent regions in the body.
2. Exocrine glands- Exocrine glands are the glands whose secretions are transported via ducts/tubes to different parts of the body.

Endocrine glands	Exocrine glands
1. Endocrine glands are ductless glands, that is,, they do not have ducts.	1. Exocrine glands are the glands that have ducts.
2. Endocrine glands produce various hormones such as- thyroxine, adrenaline, testosterone, progesterone etc.	2. Exocrine glands produce secretions such as- sweat, enzymes, mucous, sebum etc.
3. The secretory products are released directly into the bloodstream and subsequently transported to their destined regions.	3. The secretory products are released to an internal organ or on the external surface via ducts.
4. Eg- Thyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal gland, pancreas etc.	4. Eg- Salivary glands, liver, pancreas etc.