Exocrine glands are glands that secrete their products into ducts. They are the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products directly into the bloodstream. Typical exocrine glands ...

Glands are important organs located throughout the body. They produce and release substances that perform certain functions. Though you have many glands throughout your body, they fall into two types: ...

In the human body, the endocrine system consists of a network of glands and secrete hormones to regulate the functions of the body including growth and metabolism. When glands produce an incorrect ...

The liver is the largest gland and internal organ in the human body, weighing about three pounds and located under the ribs on the right side. It functions as both an exocrine gland by producing bile ...

Figure 1: Induction of c-Fos in VSNs by various stimulants. Figure 3: Purification and identification of c-Fos-inducing peptides. Identification of the sex-specific peptide ESP1, which appears to be a ...

Recent studies have deepened our understanding of the complex interplay between avian microbiomes and the uropygial gland, an exocrine organ that produces secretions critical for maintaining plumage ...