Human Histology: Glands and Connective Tissue

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What is the primary function of connective tissue?

To bind and support other tissues (correct)

To produce hormones

To provide sensation to the body

To filter waste from the blood

What is the characteristic of the cells in connective tissue?

Cells are widely spaced (correct)

Cells are only found in the epidermis

Cells are closely packed

Cells are not present in connective tissue

Where do connective tissue cells originate from during development?

Mesoderm (correct)

Endoderm

Neural crest only

Ectoderm

What is unique about the staining of cytoplasm in mucous glands?

It stains very lightly with H/E stain Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the nuclei in mucous glands?

They are basally placed and flattened Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of serous glands?

They contain both serous and mucous secretory units Signup and view all the answers

What type of secretion is characteristic of merocrine glands?

Secretion by exocytosis of secretory granules Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of holocrine glands?

Secretion through loss of entire cell Signup and view all the answers

What type of glands are the sweat glands?

Simple coiled tubular Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of serous demilunes?

They form crescentic caps on mucous acini Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the nuclei of serous glands?

They are rounded and basally placed Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of glands?

Epithelial Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of unicellular glands?

They are single cells distributed among non-secretory cells Signup and view all the answers

How do endocrine glands release their secretions?

Directly into the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of classification of exocrine glands based on shape and branching pattern of duct?

Based on the shape of secretory units and branching pattern of ducts Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of simple glands?

They are formed by invagination of epithelial layer in deeper tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of exocrine glands?

They pour their secretions onto an epithelial surface Signup and view all the answers