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What is the difference between an exocrine gland and an endocrine gland ?

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EXOCRINE GLANDS

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

1.The gland does not occur in isolation.

1.it occurs in isolation.

2.it remains connected with the epithelium that produces it.

2.it separates from the epithelium that forms it.

3.it does not pour its secretion into lymph or blood.

3.it pours its secretion into lymph or venous blood.

4.The secretion is poured directly over the target.

5.A duct is often present, thus duct gland.

6.The secretion is enzymatic, lubricant or excretory.

4.The secretion is transported to the target through blood.

5.A duct is absent. Hence ductless gland.

6.The secretion contains hormones.


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