exocrine system composed of exocrine glands whose secretions pass into a duct that lead to the...
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EXOCRINE SYSTEM
• Composed of exocrine glands whose secretions pass into a duct that lead to the exterior of the body.
SALIVARY GLANDS
• Secrete saliva that help in partial digestion of food
SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS• Secrete
perspiration that contains excess H2O,
body heat, salt, andnitrogenous waste
SEBACEOUS GLANDS
• Secrete SEBUM or oil that protect the skin and the hair
LACHRYMAL GLANDS
• Secrete tear that protects and lubricates the eyes
MAMMARY GLANDS
• Milk-secreting organ of female mammals
• Small glands in and around the nipple provide lubrication and protection against infection, which is particularly important for breast-feeding mothers.
MAMMARY GLANDSHuman Female Breast
CERUMINOUS GLANDS
• Secrete cerumen or wax that protects and lubricates inner ear canal
PHLEGM GLANDS
• Secrete mucus that lubricates the respiratory tract
GASTRIC GLANDS
• Secrete digestive juices that aid in digestion of food
LIVER
• Secrete bile that aids in the breaking down of fats into small components
PROSTATE GLAND
• Secretes fluids that nourish the sperm
COWPER’S GLANDS
• Secrete fluid that lubricate and neutralize the acidity in the urethra
SEMINAL VESICLE
• secrete a significant proportion of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen
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SEMINAL VESICLE
• the thick secretions contain proteins, enzymes, fructose, mucus, vitamin C, flavins, phosphorylcholine and prostaglandins.
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VESTIBULAR GLANDS
• Secrete a substance that lubricates the vagina during coitus