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EXOCRINE SYSTEM Composed of exocrine glands whose secretions pass into a duct that lead to the exterior of the body.
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SALIVARY GLANDS Secrete saliva that help in partial digestion of food
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SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS Secrete perspiration that contains excess H 2 O, body heat, salt, andnitrogen ous waste
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SEBACEOUS GLANDS Secrete SEBUM or oil that protect the skin and the hair
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LACHRYMAL GLANDS Secrete tear that protects and lubricates the eyes
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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.
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MAMMARY GLANDS Human Female Breast
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CERUMINOUS GLANDS Secrete cerumen or wax that protects and lubricates inner ear canal
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PHLEGM GLANDS Secrete mucus that lubricates the respiratory tract
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GASTRIC GLANDS Secrete digestive juices that aid in digestion of food
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LIVER Secrete bile that aids in the breaking down of fats into small components
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PROSTATE GLAND Secretes fluids that nourish the sperm
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COWPER’S GLANDS Secrete fluid that lubricate and neutralize the acidity in the urethra
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SEMINAL VESICLE secrete a significant proportion of the fluid that ultimately becomes semen
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SEMINAL VESICLE the thick secretions contain proteins, enzymes, fructose, mucus, vitamin C, flavins, phosphorylcholine and prostaglandins.
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VESTIBULAR GLANDS Secrete a substance that lubricates the vagina during coitus
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