Match the gland type with its characteristics: Myoepithelial cells | One secretory unit with a non-branched duct, Compound glands | Multiple secretory units with a branched duct, S... Match the gland type with its characteristics: Myoepithelial cells | One secretory unit with a non-branched duct, Compound glands | Multiple secretory units with a branched duct, Simple branched glands | Two or more secretory units with a non-branched duct, Simple glands | Specialized epithelial cells that aid in secretion.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for a matching of different gland types with their corresponding characteristics. Each gland type has a specific definition that needs to be paired correctly based on the given descriptions.
Answer
Simple glands: one secretory unit, non-branched duct; Compound glands: multiple units, branched duct; Simple branched glands: 2+ units, non-branched duct; Myoepithelial cells: aid in secretion.
Simple glands are characterized by a single unbranched duct (one secretory unit). Compound glands have multiple secretory units with a branched duct. Simple branched glands have two or more secretory units with a non-branched duct. Myoepithelial cells are specialized epithelial cells that aid in secretion.
Answer for screen readers
Simple glands are characterized by a single unbranched duct (one secretory unit). Compound glands have multiple secretory units with a branched duct. Simple branched glands have two or more secretory units with a non-branched duct. Myoepithelial cells are specialized epithelial cells that aid in secretion.
More Information
Simple glands are exocrine glands with a single unbranched duct, like sweat glands, while compound glands, such as salivary glands, have branched ducts. Simple branched glands are a subset with multiple secretory units but still having non-branched ducts.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse simple branched glands with compound glands, as both involve multiple secretory units; however, compound glands have branched ducts, unlike simple branched glands.
Sources
- Epithelia: Classification of exocrine glands - The Histology Guide - histology.leeds.ac.uk
- Glands: Anatomy and clinical notes - Kenhub - kenhub.com
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