GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A gland consist of one or more cells that make and secrete a particular product.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Glandular epithelium is arranged into structures known as glands, which can either be a single cell or a group of cells specialized in producing and releasing a specific substance. There are a variety of glands releasing substances that perform important roles in the human body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Two principal types of glands exist: exocrine and endocrine. The key difference between the two types is that, whereas exocrine glands secrete substances into a ductal system to an epithelial surface, endocrine glands secrete products directly into the bloodstream [1].

Detailed explanation-3: -Your endocrine system is made up of several organs called glands. These glands, located all over your body, create and secrete (release) hormones. Hormones are chemicals that coordinate different functions in your body by carrying messages through your blood to your organs, skin, muscles and other tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Which statement is true about endocrine glands? They make and secrete hormones.

Detailed explanation-5: -Endocrine glands are ductless glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood. The major glands of the endocrine system include the pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.

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