exocrine
Glands with ducts
Exocrine describes glands that secrete substances through ducts to external surfaces or body cavities—sweat glands, salivary glands, the pancreas releasing digestive enzymes.
The term contrasts with endocrine glands, which release hormones directly into the bloodstream.
The exocrine function of the pancreas involves digestive secretions, while its endocrine function involves insulin.
Protective bodily secretion
- sebumNatural skin lubricant
- sweatMoisture from skin pores
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
- tearsViolent pulls apart
cerumen · milk · digestive enzymes · gastric juice · bile · aqueous · serous · mucous
Dual-function abdominal gland
- salivaryOf spit-producing glands
- lacrimalOf tear production
- mammaryOf milk glands
- sebaceousOil-secreting, of skin
sweat · mucous · parotid · sublingual · prostate · tarsal · gastric · intestinal
Starch-digesting enzyme
- lipaseFat-dissolving enzyme
- proteaseProtein-cleaving enzyme
- trypsinPancreatic digestive protease
- pepsinGastric protein-cleaving enzyme
bile · pancreatic juice · gastric juice · hydrolysis · enzymes · chyme · absorption · nutrients
Tube conveying fluid
- canalDug water passage
- tubeHollow cylindrical passage
- lumenLight output measure
- papillaSmall anatomical projection
ampulla · cystic · hepatic · pancreatic · bile · lobule · intercalated · striated
Fluid from exertion
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
- poresMinute dermal openings
hyperhidrosis · body odor · electrolytes · salt · dehydration · heat · antiperspirant · skin
Genetic disorder thickening mucus
- pancreatitisSwollen digestive gland
- Sjögren'sAutoimmune disorder targeting exocrine glands
- dry eyeInsufficient tear production
- acneInflamed skin condition
hyperhidrosis · adenoma · carcinoma · insufficiency · malabsorption · inflammation · dysfunction · atrophy
mucus
Protective bodily secretion
tears · cerumen · milk · digestive enzymes · gastric juice · bile · aqueous · serous · mucous · vesicle
pancreas
Dual-function abdominal gland
sebaceous · sweat · mucous · parotid · sublingual · prostate · tarsal · gastric · intestinal · goblet
amylase
Starch-digesting enzyme
pepsin · bile · pancreatic juice · gastric juice · hydrolysis · enzymes · chyme · absorption · nutrients · starch
duct
Tube conveying fluid
papilla · ampulla · cystic · hepatic · pancreatic · bile · lobule · intercalated · striated · excretory
perspiration
Fluid from exertion
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- evaporationLiquid turning to gas
pores · hyperhidrosis · body odor · electrolytes · salt · dehydration · heat · antiperspirant · skin · fever
cystic fibrosis
Genetic disorder thickening mucus
- pancreatitisSwollen digestive gland
- Sjögren'sAutoimmune disorder targeting exocrine glands
- dry eyeInsufficient tear production
acne · hyperhidrosis · adenoma · carcinoma · insufficiency · malabsorption · inflammation · dysfunction · atrophy