Biology GCSE
Ductless versus ducted secretion
What Ductless versus ducted secretion means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Endocrine glands are ductless, whereas exocrine glands release substances through ducts, such as salivary glands.
Topics that use Ductless versus ducted secretion
- Human endocrine system (AQA GCSE)
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