MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -What are exocrine glands? Exocrine glands release (secrete) substances through openings (ducts) onto your body surfaces. Exocrine glands secrete sweat, tears, saliva, milk and digestive juices. A gland is a unit of cells that work together to create and secrete these substances.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pancreas contains exocrine glands that produce enzymes important to digestion. These enzymes include trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down fats.

Detailed explanation-3: -Merocrine gland: A merocrine exocrine gland secretes a substance with vesicles. The substance is created within the gland, then expelled in small pockets through the cellular membrane. This leaves an intact membrane behind. An example of a merocrine gland is the salivary glands of the mouth.