exocrine (Meaning)
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exocrine (n)
a gland that secretes externally through a duct
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exocrine (a)
of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
Synonyms & Antonyms of exocrine
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exocrine Sentence Examples
- The pancreas produces both endocrine and exocrine secretions.
- The salivary glands are exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the mouth.
- The liver is an exocrine gland that secretes bile into the duodenum.
- The mammary glands are exocrine glands that secrete milk.
- The sweat glands are exocrine glands that secrete sweat onto the skin.
- The sebaceous glands are exocrine glands that secrete sebum onto the skin.
- The exocrine pancreas releases digestive enzymes into the duodenum.
- The exocrine system consists of glands that secrete their products onto the body's surface.
- The exocrine glands are responsible for secreting sweat, saliva, and other bodily fluids.
- The exocrine glands play a vital role in maintaining homeostasis in the body.
FAQs About the word exocrine
a gland that secretes externally through a duct, of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The pancreas produces both endocrine and exocrine secretions.
The salivary glands are exocrine glands that secrete saliva into the mouth.
The liver is an exocrine gland that secretes bile into the duodenum.
The mammary glands are exocrine glands that secrete milk.
