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Exocrine

Exocrine

1. (Science: physiology) Secreting outwardly, via a duct.

2. (Science: anatomy) Denoting such a gland or its secretion.

Compare: endocrine.

Origin: gr. Krinein = to separate


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... a specific combination of three transcription factors (Ngn3 (also known as Neurog3) Pdx1 and Mafa) that reprograms differentiated pancreatic exocrine cells in adult mice into cells that closely resemble beta-cells.

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Exocrine Glands vs Endocrine Glands

Exocrine glands have ducts to carry their secretions to specific locations. Examples include the salivary glands whose ducts carry saliva to the mouth, or the pancreas whose duct carries pancreatic fluid to the duodenum (first ...

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by RLBallantyne
Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:20 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands
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Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands

http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary.asp or go to google and click "define: exocrine/endocrin gland"

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by MrMistery
Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:03 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands
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Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands

For a project I need to complete I need to know the difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands. Any information and websites will be very helpful. Thanks :)

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by Draco
Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:17 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Difference between Exocrine and Endocrine glands
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Pancreas...

The pancreas, along with the gonads(tests and ovaries) are named dual glands, because they have both an exocrine and and endocrine function. The endocrine function of the pancreas constituts only 1-2% of it's mass, and it is grouped into ~1 milion small spherical secreting ...

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by MrMistery
Mon Mar 13, 2006 7:12 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
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