Examples exocrine glands include the salivary glands

Endocrine vs. Exocrine Glands Assignment Answers

Question:

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

Here is a table summarizing the key differences between exocrine and endocrine glands:

Feature	Exocrine glands	Endocrine glands
Ducts	Yes	No
Secretory products	Enzymes, mucus, sweat, and other substances	Hormones
Mode of action	Secretion into ducts	Secretion directly into the bloodstream
Examples	Salivary glands, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, digestive glands	Pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands, pancreas, ovaries