12 Questions
Where do the exocrine gland secretions flow through?
Duct into a body cavity
What are exocrine secretions typically composed of?
Water-based primary fluid and added components
Which of the following is an example of an exocrine tissue in the alimentary canal?
Salivary glands
How are eccrine glands classified based on their structure?
Based on the duct structure
What type of fluid do eccrine glands secrete in response to elevated temperatures?
Clear fluid that evaporates
How do apocrine glands release their secretion?
By merocrine, apocrine, or holocrine secretion methods
What is the main function of the adrenal cortex?
Regulate blood ion and glucose levels
Which hormones are produced by the cells of the adrenal medulla?
Epinephrine and norepinephrine
What physiological condition triggers the release of catecholamines?
Heavy exercise
Which gland is composed of an outer adrenal cortex and an inner adrenal medulla?
Adrenal gland
What effect do epinephrine and norepinephrine have on the body?
Increase metabolic rate
In which situation can plasma epinephrine levels be elevated in a cat?
When it hears a dog bark
Learn about the structure and function of the mammalian adrenal medulla gland, which produces catecholamines. Understand the role of the adrenal cortex in producing steroid hormones for various biological functions.
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