Question

Mention the excocrine glands in our body,the hormone secreted by them and also functions...Please give a sensible answer.

Answer 1

an exocrine gland is a gland that secretes its hormones into a system of ducts that lead to the external environment. As a result, exocrine glands are commonly known as duct glands. Apart from the definitions of the constitutive glands, there are other differences between the endocrine and exocrine systems.

Answer 2

Exocrine glands produce and secret substance onto an epithelial surface by a duct. 1.Salivary glands produce saliva which keeps the mouth and other parts of digestive system moist.Saliva contains an enzyme amylase which helps in break down of carbohydrates. 2.Lacrimial glands in eyes secret the aqueous layer of tears.Tears act to lubricate and protect the cornea and eye wall from injury and dust. 3.Mammary gland produces milk for the sustenance of the young ones. 4.Prostate gland in male is located between bladder and penis,produce prostate fluid, one of the component of semen.The prostrate fluid nourishes and protects sperms. 5.In female, paraurethral gland homologous to prostrate secret substance that prevent urinary areas from infection. **Bauhin's gland in tongue,Brunner's gland in duodenum, Bronchopulmonary gland in lungs, esophageal gland in esophagus, exocrine pancreas in pancreas (both endo and exo) ,Apocrine gland in skin are many more exocrine glands seceting mucus, gastric juice and other substances.................