Exocrine

Damaged self-structures targeted for apoptosis may be mistakenly exposed to the immune system, triggering autoimmunity in exocrine glands which are often prone to autoimmune responses.

Development of the exocrine acini progresses through three successive stages.

Differentiation of cells of the pancreas proceeds through two different pathways, corresponding to the dual endocrine and exocrine functions of the pancreas.

Function Glands are divided based on their function into two groups: Here is a diagram that shows the differences between Endocrine and Exocrine glands.

In addition, due to causing problems with fat digestion and bilirubin excretion, pancreatitis often presents with pale stools and dark urine. citation In pancreatitis, enzymes of the exocrine pancreas damage the structure and tissue of the pancreas.

In these milder cases, sufficient pancreatic exocrine function is still present so that enzyme supplementation is not required.

Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, which affects the exocrine part of the pancreas, is by far the most common form.

The pancreas consists of two parts, an exocrine and an endocrine component.

The type of secretory product of exocrine glands may also be one of three categories: * Serous glands secrete a watery, often protein-rich, fluid-like product, e.g. sweat glands.