EXOCRINE SYSTEM

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EXOCRINE SYSTEM
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EXOCRINE SYSTEM

• Composed of exocrine glands whose secretions pass
  into a duct that lead to the exterior of the body.

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SALIVARY GLANDS

• Secrete saliva that help in partial digestion of
  food

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SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS

• Secrete perspiration that contains excess H2O,
• body heat, salt, andnitrogenous waste

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SEBACEOUS GLANDS

• Secrete SEBUM or oil that protect the skin and
  the hair

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LACHRYMAL GLANDS

• Secrete tear that protects and lubricates the eyes

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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.

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MAMMARY GLANDS
Human Female Breast

                                                                                  
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CERUMINOUS GLANDS

• Secrete cerumen or wax that protects and
  lubricates inner ear canal

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PHLEGM GLANDS

• Secrete mucus that lubricates the respiratory
  tract

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GASTRIC GLANDS

• Secrete digestive juices that aid in digestion of
  food

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LIVER

• Secrete bile that aids in the breaking down of
  fats into small components

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PROSTATE GLAND

• Secretes fluids that nourish the sperm

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COWPERS GLANDS

• Secrete fluid that lubricate and neutralize the
  acidity in the urethra

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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

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