12 Questions
What is the characteristic feature of Holocrine secretion?
The entire secretory cell and its product are discharged
Which type of endocrine gland is characterized by the cells forming spherical structures?
Follicular type
What is the distinguishing feature of a Compound gland?
The ducts have a branching duct system
In which type of endocrine gland are the endocrine cells placed in groups or separately in another organ?
Disseminated type
Which type of secretion is characteristic of the female mammary gland?
Apocrine secretion
What is the distinguishing feature of a Tubuloacinar gland?
The secretory portion is a combination of tube ends with a sac-like dilatation
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of glandular epithelium?
They synthesize, store and secrete extracellular products for their own use.
What is the primary difference between exocrine and endocrine glands?
Exocrine glands maintain a connection with the surface via ducts, while endocrine glands are ductless and release their secretions into the bloodstream.
Which of the following is NOT a component of the structure of exocrine glands?
Endocrine cells
What is the mechanism of merocrine/eccrine secretion?
The secretory product is released by exocytosis without loss of cell substance.
Which of the following glands is an example of a merocrine/eccrine gland?
Sweat glands
In which type of secretion does the entire cell disintegrate to release the secretory product?
Holocrine secretion
Test your knowledge on the characteristics of glandular epithelium, including their function in producing fluid secretions and importance to the organism. Learn about multicellular and unicellular glands such as salivary glands, pancreas, and goblet cells.
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