What are the differences between endocrine glands and exocrine glands? [5 marks]
What are the differences between endocrine glands and exocrine glands? [5 marks]
Endocrine Gland:
1. Endocrine glands are the ductless glands. [0.5 marks]
2. The internal secretions of these glands are know as hormones. [0.5 marks]
3. The secretions are directly poured into the circulating blood and reach the organ. [0.5 marks]
4. Endocrine glands are complex. [0.5 marks]
5. The important endocrine glands are pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, sex-glands etc. [0.5 marks]
Exocrine Gland:
1. Exocrine glands attached with a specific duct. [0.5 marks]
2. The secretory products are enzymes, mucous and other substances. [0.5 marks]
3. The secretions are released to the outer surface of the body or to target internal organ through a duct. [0.5 marks]
4. Exocrine glands are simple. [0.5 marks]
5. The important exocrine glands are salivary glands, liver, pancreas, sweat glands, etc. [0.5 marks]
1. Endocrine glands are the ductless glands. [0.5 marks]
2. The internal secretions of these glands are know as hormones. [0.5 marks]
3. The secretions are directly poured into the circulating blood and reach the organ. [0.5 marks]
4. Endocrine glands are complex. [0.5 marks]
5. The important endocrine glands are pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, sex-glands etc. [0.5 marks]
Exocrine Gland:1. Exocrine glands attached with a specific duct. [0.5 marks]
2. The secretory products are enzymes, mucous and other substances. [0.5 marks]
3. The secretions are released to the outer surface of the body or to target internal organ through a duct. [0.5 marks]
4. Exocrine glands are simple. [0.5 marks]
5. The important exocrine glands are salivary glands, liver, pancreas, sweat glands, etc. [0.5 marks]
