GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

GLANDULAR EPITHELIUM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Choose the correct statement regarding the exocrine glands
A
found along the digestive and respiratory tract
B
functions to protect and lubricate the epithelial lining
C
theca region consists of the apical microvilli
D
The stem have a close contact with the basement membrane
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and digestive juices, and releases them through a duct or opening to a body surface.

Detailed explanation-2: -Endocrine glands are known as ductless glands and transport the hormones through the blood to the target tissue/cell.

Detailed explanation-3: -Exocrine glands have ducts-and they secrete onto a surface: examples of exocrine glands are: sebaceous and sweat glands (in the skin), salivary glands (oral), Brunner’s glands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Holocrine glands: With holocrine glands, the cell membrane bursts to release its substance. Your sebaceous glands are a kind of holocrine glands.

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