Uberon definition : Anatomical system that consists of the glands and parts of glands that produce exocrine
secretions and help to integrate and control bodily metabolic activity. Exocrine glands
are glands that secrete their products (hormones) into ducts (duct glands). They are
the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products (hormones) directly
into the bloodstream (ductless glands) or release hormones (paracrines) that affect
only target cells nearby the release site. [Wikipedia].;
Anatomical system that consists of the glands and parts of glands that produce exocrine
secretions and help to integrate and control bodily metabolic activity. Exocrine glands
are glands that secrete their products (hormones) into ducts (duct glands). They are
the counterparts to endocrine glands, which secrete their products (hormones) directly
into the bloodstream (ductless glands) or release hormones (paracrines) that affect
only target cells nearby the release site. [Wikipedia].