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The basic difference between endocrine and exocrine glands is______________.


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Exocrine glands are without ducts and endocrine glands are with ducts.

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Endocrine glands are without ducts and exocrine glands are with ducts.

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Both exocrine and endocrine glands are ductless.

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Both exocrine and endocrine glands are with ducts.

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Solution

The correct option is B

Endocrine glands are without ducts and exocrine glands are with ducts.


The basic difference endocrine and exocrine glands is - endocrine glands are without ducts and exocrine glands are with ducts. Secretions by endocrine glands are released directly into bloodstream and reach their target organs whereas exocrine glands have ducts which transport the secretions like enzymes to the target organs.


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