Session 6: Glands Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 ways glands can be classified?
A
- Destination of secretion
- Nature of secretion
- Structure
- Method of discharge
2
Q
Define exocrine gland.
A
Glands with ducts that secrete onto an epithelial surface.
3
Q
Define endocrine gland.
A
Ductless gland which secretes into the bloodstream.
4
Q
How is a goblet cell classified?
A
Unicellular exocrine gland
5
Q
Define merocrine.
A
Exocytosis
6
Q
Define apocrine.
A
Secreted droplets covered by plasma lemma
7
Q
Give an example of a apocrine gland.
A
Fat droplets secretion of a lactating mammary gland.
8
Q
Define holocrine.
A
Whole cell breaks down.
9
Q
Give an example of a holocrine gland.
A
Sebaceous gland of skin
