MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A gland is one or more cells that do what
A
make and secrete a product
B
transmit electrochemical signals
C
repair damaged epithelial tissue
D
contract
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A gland is a functional unit of cells that works together to create and release a product into a duct or directly to the bloodstream. Two principal types of glands exist: exocrine and endocrine.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main function of glandular epithelium is to produce and release different secretory products, such as sweat, saliva, breast milk, digestive enzymes, and hormones, among other substances. Usually, these products are stored inside small membrane-bound vesicles which are then released from the cell.

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