Exocrine

Pertaining to glands that release their secretions into the digestive tract or to the outer surface of the body.


Secreting into a duct: endocrine glands.


Glands that secrete onto internal or external surfaces.


A term applied to the external secretion of a gland. Opposite of endocrine.


The endocrine system consists of a network of organs that produce chemical substances, which are then transported through ducts or tubes to target organs. These chemical substances, known as hormones, have a significant impact on the functioning of the recipient organs, influencing various physiological processes and maintaining overall body balance.


Relating to a gland that releases its secretion through a duct to a particular area of the body.


 


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