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What is the main difference between covering epithelia and glandular epithelia?
What is the main difference between covering epithelia and glandular epithelia?
- Covering epithelia are only found in the stomach lining, while glandular epithelia are found throughout the body.
- Covering epithelia secrete hormones, while glandular epithelia line organs.
- Covering epithelia cover or line surfaces, while glandular epithelia are adapted for secretion. (correct)
- Covering epithelia form glands, while glandular epithelia have a protective function.
How are exocrine glands formed from covering epithelia?
How are exocrine glands formed from covering epithelia?
- By maintaining a connection with the surface epithelium. (correct)
- By losing connection with the surface epithelium.
- Through a process of cellular differentiation.
- By forming a physical barrier between cells.
Where do endocrine glands release their secretory product?
Where do endocrine glands release their secretory product?
- Into the duct systems for secretion.
- Within the cells themselves.
- Outside the cell, picked up by blood vessels. (correct)
- Directly into the stomach lining.
How are the cells of endocrine glands arranged?
How are the cells of endocrine glands arranged?
How are glands classified according to the text?
How are glands classified according to the text?
What determines whether a gland becomes an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
What determines whether a gland becomes an exocrine or an endocrine gland?
Which type of gland discharges secretions into the intercellular fluid?
Which type of gland discharges secretions into the intercellular fluid?
What is the major function of hormones secreted by endocrine glands?
What is the major function of hormones secreted by endocrine glands?
In which type of endocrine glandular cell arrangement are cells stored intracellularly?
In which type of endocrine glandular cell arrangement are cells stored intracellularly?
Which gland is an example of a Follicular type endocrine glandular cell arrangement?
Which gland is an example of a Follicular type endocrine glandular cell arrangement?
Which type of glands secrete their products onto a free surface?
Which type of glands secrete their products onto a free surface?
How are exocrine glands classified based on the number of ducts?
How are exocrine glands classified based on the number of ducts?
