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Define the following :
(a) Exocrine glands (b) Endocrine glands

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(a) Exocrine glands are glands releasing their secretion in ducts which carry them on the body surface (e.g., sweat glands) or to some specific body part (e.g., liver).
(b) Endocrine glands are ductless glands and secrete their secretions, called hormones, generally in the blood and have specific effect on a specific target organ of the body.
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  • Endocrine glands are -

    A
    Ductless glands whose secretions pour directly into blood
    B
    Have ducts and pour their secretions into blood directly
    C
    Have ducts which straightaway pour secretions into target organs
    D
    All of the above
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    A
    Pituitary gland
    B
    Thyroid
    C
    Parthyroid
    D
    Pineal
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    A
    Hormones
    B
    Mucus
    C
    Digestive enzymes
    D
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