Exocrine Glands and Pancreas Anatomy Quiz

Specialized cells that produce and release substances through exocytosis, not as waste but for specific functions.

The process by which cells release substances into their surroundings.

Glands that release their secretions into ducts that carry them to a specific location.

Glands that release their secretions (hormones) directly into the bloodstream, reaching target cells throughout the body.

A single-celled exocrine gland found in epithelial tissues, responsible for producing and releasing mucus.

Glands composed of multiple cells, organized into larger structures.

The way a gland releases its secretory product.

The type of substance produced and released by a gland.

Glands located within an epithelium.

Glands that form a separate organ and have secretory ducts.

Rounded secretory units.

Elongated secretory units.

A gland with one secretory unit connected to a non-branched duct.

A gland with multiple secretory units connected to a non-branched duct.

A gland with more than one secretory unit connected to a branched duct.

Secretory method where only small granules are released.

Secretory method where a portion of the cell membrane is released.

Secretory method where the entire cell disintegrates to release its contents.

The pancreas is a unique gland containing both exocrine and endocrine parts. The exocrine pancreas produces digestive enzymes and secretes them into the duodenum through ducts. The endocrine pancreas produces hormones that regulate blood sugar levels.

The exocrine pancreas consists of numerous compound tubulo-acinar glands composed of serous secretory cells. These cells produce and release digestive enzymes that breakdown food.

The exocrine pancreas has a well-developed network of ducts that branch extensively, carrying digestive secretions to the duodenum. These ducts are responsible for transporting enzymes from the acini to the gut.

Groups of secretory cells (acini) cluster together to form lobules, which are separated by connective tissues containing blood vessels, nerves, lymphatics, and ducts. This arrangement helps with efficient secretion and transport.

The endocrine pancreas is composed of specialized cells called islets of Langerhans, which produce hormones like insulin and glucagon. These hormones regulate blood sugar levels throughout the body.

Centroacinal cells are found within the ducts of the exocrine pancreas. These cells have the ability to proliferate and regenerate epithelia cells in the duct. They can also differentiate into secretory cells, contributing to the ongoing renewal of the pancreas.

Intercalated ducts are small collecting ducts that extend from the lumen of the secretory acini. They collect the digestive enzymes produced by the acini and transport them to the larger ducts.

A lobule is a functional unit of the exocrine pancreas, consisting of multiple acini and ducts. Interlobular ducts, located between these lobules, transport the digestive secretions further.

A lobe is a larger structure comprised of multiple lobules within the pancreas. These lobes collaborate to produce and deliver digestive enzymes to the duodenum.

The smallest duct in the pancreas. It connects to a larger duct called the intralobular duct, which further connects to the interlobular duct and ultimately to the lobar duct.

They are ion-transporting cells located in the pancreas and modify the final concentration of electrolytes. They are characterized by basal infoldings and many mitochondria.

A large duct that collects secretions from different lobes of the pancreas before emptying into the duodenum.

The main duct of the pancreas, which carries pancreatic secretions into the duodenum. It is also called the Wirsung duct.

The first part of the small intestine where the major pancreatic duct empties its secretions.