GENERAL HISTOLOGY

EPITHELIUM

EPITHELIAL TISSUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which epithelial tissue secrete substances that go to body surfaces or into body cavities through ducts or exocytosis.
A
simple squamous
B
exocrine gland
C
endocrine gland
D
stratified epithelium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exocrine glands excrete their products onto the external body surface or into internal organs’ cavities. They can be unicellular and multicellular. Unicellular exocrine glands are dispersed within the covering epithelia, such as goblet cells in gastrointestinal and respiratory tracts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exocrine glands are glands with ducts that secrete materials onto some surface-generally the skin, the gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory epithelium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glandular epithelium, also known as glandular tissue, refers to a type of epithelial tissue involved in the production and release of different secretory products, such as sweat, saliva, breast milk, digestive enzymes, and hormones, among many other substances.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glandular epithelium: This type of epithelium is specialized to produce and secrete (release) substances. It’s found in your glands, which are specialized organs that can make, store and/or release substances such as hormones, proteins and water.

Detailed explanation-5: -The mesothelium is a simple squamous epithelium that forms the surface layer of the serous membrane that lines body cavities and internal organs. Its primary function is to provide a smooth and protective surface.

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