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.