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  • Exocrine Glands: Definition, Function, and Examples
    A gland that secretes through ducts is called an exocrine gland.

    Here's why:

    * Exocrine glands release their secretions directly into ducts, which then carry the secretions to a specific location, either inside or outside the body.

    * Endocrine glands, on the other hand, release their secretions directly into the bloodstream, where they travel to target cells throughout the body.

    Examples of exocrine glands include:

    * Sweat glands

    * Salivary glands

    * Mammary glands

    * Pancreas (for digestive enzymes)

    * Liver (for bile)

    * Sebaceous glands (for oil)

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