What is the difference between stored procedures and functions?

The following are the main differences between functions and procedures:

Function th>	Procedure
#A function has a return type and returns a value. td>	The procedure has no return type. But it uses OUT parameter to return value.
You cannot use functions with data manipulation queries. Only select queries are allowed in functions.	You can use DML queries in procedures such as insert, update, select, etc.
Functions do not allow output parameters	Procedures allow input and output parameters.
You cannot manage transactions within a function.	You can manage transactions within a process.
You cannot call a stored procedure from a function	You can call a function from a stored procedure.
You can call functions using select statements.	You cannot call a procedure using a select statement.

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