Glands Flashcards
multicellular exocrine glands classification
classified by structure (branching and shape) of duct
merocrine secretion
secretory vesicles released via exocytosis (salivary glands)
apocrine secretion
apical portion of cell is lost, cytoplasm and secretory product (mammary glands)
holocrine secretion
entire cell is destroyed during secretion (sebaceous gland)
serous
mostly water
mucous
mucous secretions
mixes
serous and mucus combined
simple alveolar
single lightbulb shape
simple branched alveolar
cloverleaf shape
simple tubular
looks like dangling dick
simple coiled tubular
coiled little sprout
simple branched tubular
looks like wilted clover
compound alveolar
three clovers
compound tubularalveolar
two wilted clovers, one regular clover
compound tubular
three wilted clovers
types of membranes
serous, mucous, cutaneous
mucous membranes
line digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive tracts