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BeauSecrete refers to the process of releasing substances (such as hormones or enzymes) from cells into the body. Excrete, on the other hand, refers to the process of eliminating waste products (such as urine or feces) from the body. Essentially, secretion involves releasing useful substances, while excretion involves removing waste from the body.
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Do sinuses secrete or excrete mucus?
secrete
What are the main glands that excrete hormones?
Its not the glands that excrete hormones, its called the glands that secrete hormones. Pituitary gland, the testes, thyroid gland pretty much the endocrine system.
What is an aggregation of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their function?
This aggregation of cells specialized to secrete or excrete materials not related to their function is known as a gland. Glands can be classified into various types based on their secretion mechanisms and the type of substances they release. Examples include sweat glands, salivary glands, and endocrine glands.
Compare endocrine glands and excocrine glands?
The main difference between exocrine and endocrine glands is that endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and have no ducts while exocrine glands secrete chemical substances into ducts.
Do you secrete or excrete sweat?
You secrete sweat. Excretions refer to bodily waste. They serve no more use to the body and thus are removed from the system. (e.g. feces, urine) In contrast, secretions serve a purpose and are not considered waste. (e.g. sweat, saliva, mucus, wax). Sweat is necessary in thermo-regulation.
