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What is the main function of secretory (glandular) epithelium?

Providing structural support

Generating energy for the body

Producing and releasing secretory substances (correct)

Producing blood cells

Where are the products to be secreted usually stored in secretory epithelial cells?

Endoplasmic reticulum

Ribosomes

Mitochondria

Secretory vesicles (correct)

How do exocrine glands release their products?

By converting them into hormones

Into the bloodstream

Into the connective tissue

Through a duct system to the epithelial surface (correct)

What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

Release of products into the bloodstream Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes unicellular glands?

They consist of a single cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing feature of multicellular glands?

They consist of multiple cells Signup and view all the answers

What type of glands are classified depending on the branching of the duct system and the arrangement of the secretory cells?

Exocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical example of a single secretory cell found in simple glands?

Goblet cells Signup and view all the answers

Where are goblet cells commonly found?

Simple columnar epithelium Signup and view all the answers

What do goblet cells secrete?

Mucus Signup and view all the answers

How are unicellular exocrine glands like goblet cells stained?

PAS and Alcian Blue stains Signup and view all the answers

Which type of exocrine glands contain a single duct that does not branch?

Simple Glands Signup and view all the answers

Where are simple (straight) tubular glands commonly found?

Large intestine Signup and view all the answers

Which type of gland contains both tubular and acinar glands forming the tubuloacinar glands?

Submandibular salivary gland Signup and view all the answers