Exocrine (Noun)
Meaning
A gland that secretes externally through a duct.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The pancreas is a type of exocrine gland that secretes digestive enzymes into the small intestine through a duct.
- Sweat glands are typical exocrine glands that produce and secrete sweat through ducts onto the skin's surface.
- The mammary glands in females are an example of exocrine glands that secrete milk through milk ducts.
- The salivary glands are exocrine glands that produce and secrete saliva into the mouth through various ducts.
- The sebaceous glands are exocrine glands that secrete sebum, an oily substance, into hair follicles through ducts.