EXOCRINE GLANDS

These glands discharge secretions by means of a duct, so they are also called as ducted glands. Ducts are the small tubes which transfer the secretions of exocrine glands. The exocrine glands in human body are as follows.

1. Salivary Glands

These glands are situated in human mouth. They secrete salivia which helps in the breakdown of food and in moistening food particles. Salivia also helps in digestion of proteins in food.

2. Lachyrmal Glands

These glands are situated behind eyes. They secrete tears.

3. Mammary Glands

In mammals these glands secrete milk in the bodies of females after the birth of a child.

4. Sweat Glands

These glands are situated beneath skin. They secrete sweat that helps in maintainig the temperature of human body.

5. Liver

Liver is the largest gland in human body. It secretes bile which helps in the digestion of fats.

6. Sebaceous

These glands are also situated in skin. They secrete semum and other oily substances.

7. Pancrease

As an exocrine gland, it produces pancreatic secretion that goes to duodenum to help digestion there.