PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Specialized epithelial tissue that secretes a product directly into a hollow organ or duct.
A
exocrine gland
B
thyroid gland
C
endocrine gland
D
pineal gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The multicellular exocrine glands known as serous glands develop from simple epithelium to form a secretory surface that secretes directly into an inner cavity. These glands line the internal cavities of the abdomen and chest and release their secretions directly into the cavities.

Detailed explanation-2: -Simple cuboidal epithelium is found in organs with these functions, such as the ducts of the salivary glands, liver, pancreas and other exocrine glands.

Detailed explanation-3: -Glandular epithelium is specialized to produce and secrete substances.

Detailed explanation-4: -Exocrine glands release their contents through a duct that leads to the epithelial surface. Mucous, sweat, saliva, and breast milk are all examples of secretions from exocrine glands. They are all discharged through tubular ducts.

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