EXOCRINE SYSTEM Composed of exocrine glands whose secretions

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 H 2 O, body heat, salt, andnitrogen ous 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 GLANDS Human 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

SEMINAL VESICLE • the thick secretions contain proteins, enzymes, fructose, mucus, vitamin C, flavins, phosphorylcholine and prostaglandins.

VESTIBULAR GLANDS • Secrete a substance that lubricates the vagina during coitus