Questions and Answers
What type of gland releases fluid through exocytosis?
What is the function of apocrine glands?
They lose small portions of their glandular cell bodies during secretion.
Holocrine glands release fluid through exocytosis.
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The ______ glands release entire cells that disintegrate to release cell secretions.
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Match the following gland types with their description:
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Study Notes
Gland Types Overview
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Merocrine Glands
- Secrete fluids via exocytosis, a process where vesicles fuse with the cell membrane to release contents.
- Common examples include salivary glands, which produce saliva to aid in digestion and oral functions.
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Apocrine Glands
- Release small portions of their own cell bodies during secretion, resulting in a loss of a part of the cell.
- Notable examples are mammary glands, which produce milk for nourishment of infants.
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Holocrine Glands
- Release entire cells that break down and disintegrate to yield their secretions.
- Sebaceous glands in the skin exemplify this type, providing oils that lubricate and protect the skin and hair.
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Test your knowledge on merocrine, apocrine, and holocrine glands with this flashcard quiz. Learn their definitions and examples to better understand their functions in the human body. Perfect for students studying anatomy or biology.
