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exocrine system

exocrine glandular system

Anatomical system that consists of the glands and parts of glands that produce exocrine secretions and help to integrate and control bodily metabolic activity. Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products (hormones) into ducts (duct glands). They are the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products (hormones) directly into the bloodstream (ductless glands) or release hormones (paracrines) that affect only target cells nearby the release site. [Wikipedia].

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Type Gland
Parent Structure anatomical system
Latin Name exocrine glandular system
FMA ID 85539

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the exocrine system?

Anatomical system that consists of the glands and parts of glands that produce exocrine secretions and help to integrate and control bodily metabolic activity. Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products (hormones) into ducts (duct glands). They are the counterparts to endocrine glands, w

What is the Latin name for the exocrine system?

The Latin name for the exocrine system is exocrine glandular system.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:85539 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002330 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.