EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
EPITHELIA GLANDS
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Question
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How is an endocrine gland different from an exocrine gland
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Endocrine glands have ducts
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Endocrine glands do not have ducts
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Exocrine glands secrete hormones
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Endocrine glands secrete sweat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The key difference between the two types is that, whereas exocrine glands secrete substances into a ductal system to an epithelial surface, endocrine glands secrete products directly into the bloodstream [1].
Detailed explanation-2: -The endocrine glands do not have ducts to carry their product to a surface. They are called ductless glands. The word endocrine is derived from the Greek terms “endo, ‘’ meaning within, and “krine, ‘’ meaning to separate or secrete.
Detailed explanation-3: -Endocrine glands do not have ducts. Their secretions (hormones) are secreted into the blood stream.
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