1. Beneath this ganglion lies an exocrine gland that empties into the pharynx. 2. Here is a diagram that shows the differences between Endocrine and Exocrine glands . 3. Dry mouth can occur; other exocrine glands are affected only rarely. 4. This causes atrophy of the exocrine glands and progressive fibrosis. 5. BHLHa15 is required developmentally for the proper organization of all protein secreting, serous exocrine glands . 6. It is the main exocrine gland to secrete this. 7. "' Apocrine "'is a term used to classify exocrine glands in the study of histology. 8. A "'mammary gland "'is an exocrine gland in mammals that produces milk to feed young offspring. 9. "' Granulomatous prostatitis "'is an uncommon disease of the prostate, an exocrine gland of the male reproductive system. 10. The "'preorbital gland "'is a paired exocrine gland found in many species of means of communication with other animals.