What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

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What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands? How do hormones change target cell activity? What are the 2 types of second messenger systems?

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Anatomy and Physiology Final Study Guide   Chapter 16: Endocrine System        Are hormone responses in the endocrine system faster or slower than the        nervous system?            o  Slower but longer lasting       What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?           o  Endocrine: produce hormones, lack ducts           o  Exocrine: have ducts, produce non-hormonal substances (sweat,               saliva)       Is the hypothalamus a neuroendocrine organ? (also called “the boss”)           o  Yes       What are the different types of chemical messengers of the endocrine         system?           o  Hormones, Paracrine, Autocrines       Why paracrine and autocrines aren’t considered hormones?           o  They are

What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

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What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine glands?

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