exocrine and endocrine glands

Question 1

what are glands and what are the two types?

Answer 1

epithelial cells that produce secretions, exocrine and endocrine

Question 2

what is an endocrine gland?

Answer 2

a gland that produces secretions which are released into surrounding interstitual fluid then the bloodstream

Question 3

give 2 examples of endocrine glands

Answer 3

thyroid and pituitary

Question 4

state the function of the thyroid gland and the cells which are found in it

Answer 4

• follicular cells secrete T3 and T4 (thyroxine)

- parafollicular (C cells) cells secrete calcitonin

Question 5

what is an exocrine gland?

Answer 5

a gland by which its secretions are released through ducts that open onto the epithelial surface

Question 6

state the functional classifications of exocrine glands

Answer 6

unicelluar, multicellular (secretory sheet, pocket of glamd cells)

Question 7

describe the 3 methods of secretion by exocrine glands

Answer 7

. merocrine - vesicles containing secretory products release contents into duct
. apocrine - secretory product stored in cell, piched off portion of cell in secretion
. holocrine - cell shed into duct, dying cell releases secretory product

Question 8

what is the clinical name for dry mouth

Answer 8

xerostomia