No. | Endocrine glands | Exocrine glands |
1. | Exogenous in origin | Endogenous in origin. |
2. | Ductless glands | Glands are with ducts. |
3. | Their secretion is called hormone. | Their secretion is called enzyme. |
4. | Secretion is less in quantity. | Secretion is more in quantity. |
5. | Action of hormone is slow. | Action of enzyme is rapid. |
6. | Hormone shows prolonged effect. | Effect of enzyme is short lived. |
7. | Secretion is poured directly into the blood stream. | Secretion is poured through ducts. |
