6 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of secretory epithelia and glands?
The epithelial cells have a primary function of facilitating absorption
In the classification of glands, what does the term 'compound' refer to?
Glands with ducts that have two or more branches
Which of the following statements about the development of glands is correct?
Glands develop from covering epithelia in the fetus by cell proliferation and growth into the underlying connective tissue, followed by differentiation
Which of the following statements about the organization of glands is correct?
Both exocrine and endocrine glands have secretory units supported by a stroma of connective tissue
What is the term used to describe the most common method of protein or glycoprotein secretion in glands like salivary glands?
Merocrine secretion
Which of the following is an example of a unicellular gland?
Goblet cell
Test your knowledge on the characteristics and classification of secretory epithelia and glands, including unicellular and multicellular glands. Learn about the functions of epithelial cells in producing and secreting various macromolecules.
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