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What is the difference between endocrine gland and exocrine gland?

Endocrine glands are ductless and release hormones into the blood; exocrine glands (sweat, salivary) release secretions through ducts.

Endocrine glands are ductless and release hormones into the blood; exocrine glands (sweat, salivary) release secretions through ducts. A reliable way to keep them apart is to focus on what each one is defined by, not just the similar-sounding words.

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endocrine gland vs exocrine gland

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