MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Classification according to the shape of secreting units:
A
Endocrine glands only
B
Exocrine glands only
C
Endocrine and exocrine glands
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exocrine glands are classified by the shape of their secretory unit: Tubular glands – these have secretory units that resemble a tube-like shape and are found in the uterus, alimentary tract and sweat glands. Acinar (alveolar) glands – these have a more rounded secretory unit and are found in the breast.

Detailed explanation-2: -In most glands, the secretory cells are organized into secretory units, which are described according to their shape as tubules, acini, or cords.

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