Answer
The main distinction between exocrine and endocrine gland is that exocrine glands have ducts and endocrine glands release hormones directly into blood.
Work Step by Step
The secretions of exocrine glands are enzymes and mucous substances whereas secretions of endocrine glands are known as hormones.
Exocrine glands are simple whereas endocrine glands are complex in structure.
Target is located very close to exocrine glands. The target for endocrine hormones are a bit far compared to exocrine glands.
Rapid response is shown by exocrine glands whereas endocrine hormones take time to reach the target organ and hence a delay is seen.
Exocrine secretions are for short term control whereas endocrine secretions are for a long term control
Examples of endocrine glands: Thyroid, adrenal gland, endocrine pancreas, Pituitary gland and thymus
Examples of exocrine glands include salivary glands, gastric glands, exocrine pancreas and sweat glands
