1. uncountable noun. Malt is a substance made from grain that has been soaked in water and then dried in a hot oven. Malt is used in the production of whisky, beer, and other alcoholic drinks. German beer has traditionally been made from just four ingredientsâhops, malt, yeast and water. 2. mass noun.
The pancreas is a dual-function gland, having features of both endocrine and exocrine glands. 1  Endocrine: The part of the pancreas with endocrine function is made up of cell clusters called islets of Langerhans.  Exocrine: pancreas also functions as an exocrine gland that assists the digestive system. It secretes pancreatic fluid that contains digestive enzymes that pass to the small intestine. These enzymes help to further break down the carbohydrates, proteins and lipids (fats) in the chyme.
â¢ The main difference between the endocrine gland and exocrine gland is that, an endocrine gland lacks ducts and remains as blocks of tissue. â¢ So, endocrine gland secrets chemical substances directly to the blood stream, while exocrine gland secrets its product into a duct.ifferences Between Endocrine vs Exocrine Glands. Gland is a specific structure which secrets various chemical substances such as enzymes, hormones, and metabolites. There are two types of glands in the body called endocrine glands and exocrine glands.