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exocrine system

Term ID
UBERON:0002330
Synonyms
  • exocrine glandular system
Definition
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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exocrine_gland
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has parts
is a type of
disjoint_from
inverse disjoint_from
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