Question

Difference between endocrine and exocrine glands 5 points

Answer 1

An endocrine gland secretes its products, for example hormones, directly into the blood. An example of an endocrine gland is the adrenal gland which secretes adenaline made in the adrenal medulla directly into the blood.

 

An exocrine gland secretes its products for example enzymes, into ducts that lead to the target tissue. For example the salivary gland secretes saliva into the collecting duct which leads to the mouth.

It's important to note that the pancreas performs both endocrine and exocrine functions. It releases insulin and glucagon directly into the blood (endocrine) and also secretes pancreatic fluid into the pacreatic duct which leads to the duodenum (exocrine).

Answer 2

Answer:

Endocrine gland

1. Endocrine gland are the ductless glands.No duct are attached to the glands.
2. The internal secretions of these glands are known as hormones.
3. The secretions are directly poured into the circulating blood and reach the organ.
4. Endocrine glands are complex.
5. The important endocrine gland are pituitary,thyroid,adrenals,etc.

Exocrine gland

1. Exocrine gland are the duct gland .They are attached with a specific duct.
2. The secretory products are enzymes,muscous and other substance.
3. The secretions are related to the outer surface of the body or to some internal organ through a duct.
4. Exicrine gland are simple.
5. The important exocrine gland are salivary glands,sweat gland,etc.