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Fig 005 Exocrine Glands
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Fig 005 Exocrine Glands

Exocrine Glands

Exocrine glands consist of cells that release their products into the lumen of a duct.

Major exocrine glands of the gastrointestinal tract:

  • Salivary Glands (yellow) - classified as serous (secrete enzymes), mucous (secrete mucins that form mucus) or seromucous (mixed)
    • Parotid Glands - largest salivary glands and are almost entirely serous
    • Submandibular Glands - mostly serous (95%) with little mucous (5%)
    • Sublingual Glands - smallest salivary glands and are mixed (65% mucous and 35% serious)
  • Exocrine Pancreas (yellow) - produces digestive enzymes that are released into the small intestine
  • Liver and Gallbladder (red) - produces bile stored and concentrated in the gallbladder (see Chapter 15)

 

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