What Are Exocrine Glands?
Exocrine glands are glands which produce secretions destined for the surface of an organ, as opposed to endocrine glands, which secrete compounds into the bloodstream. Some examples of exocrine glands include the mammary glands, sweat glands, and saliva glands, and numerous exocrine glands can also be found inside the body, facilitating processes such as digestion. Some glands are both endocrine and exocrine in nature, secreting hormones into the bloodstream along with compounds which reach the surface of the organ.
