Question

Differentiate between endocrine gland and exocrine gland.

Answer 1

Answer: Differentiate between endocrine gland and exocrine gland are:

1. Endocrine gland:

a). The glands are devoid of ducts.

b). They usually occur in isolation.

c). The gland pour the secretion into circular system.

d). The target site is far away from its exocrine gland endocrine glands.

e). Secretion consists of hormones or informational molecules.




2. Exocrine gland:

a). The glands possess ducts.

b). They usually do not ccur in isolation.

c). The gland pour the secretion over the target either directly or through ducts circular system.

d). The target site is adjacent to the gland.

e). The secretions are various - enzymes, mucus, excretory substances and lubricants.