Difference between Excretion and Secretion
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Excretion |
Secretion |
1. | The removal of waste material from living organisms is called as excretion. | The movement of material from one part or section of the body to another part or section of the body is called as secretion. |
2. | Kidneys, lungs, gallbladder, skin, ureters and urine bladder are excretory organs of the human body. | Thyroid glands, pituitary glands, adrenal glands and parathyroid glands are secretory organs of the human body. |
3. | Excretion is generally an active process Or excretion is active in nature. | Secretion is generally a passive process Or secretion is passive in nature. |
4. | Excretion excretes substances and it is mainly involved in the elimination of the body wastes. | Secretion secrets substances and they are involved in the metabolism of the body. |
5. | It is mostly body waste. | It is important material which can be metabolized and used by our body. |
6. | Excreted material by the humans are urine, carbon dioxide, sweat, tears etc. | Secreted materials by the humans are saliva, enzymes and hormones. |