Glands Flashcards
Definition of a gland
An epithelial cell or collection of cells specialised for secretion
Give the four ways in which glands can be defined
Destination of secretion, structure of the gland, nature of the secretion and method of discharge
Whena are multicellular glands classed as simple?
When their ducts don’t branch
Name the two types of structure glands can be?
Alveolar (acinar) or tubular
What type of gland is this? Where is it found?
Simple Tubular Intestinal glands
What type of gland is this? Where is it found?
Simple Coiled tubular Merocrine Sweat Glands
What type of gland is this? Where is it found?
Simple branched tubular Gastric Glands
What gland type is this? Where is it found?
Simple branched alveolar Sebacous glands
What type of gland is this? Where is it found?
Compound alveolar Mammary glands
What kind of gland is this? Where is it found?
Compound tubular, mucous glands
What kind of gland is this, and where is it found?
Compound tubuloalveolar Salivary glands, pancreas
What are the two types of classification by destination?
Exocrine and endocrine
Define exocrine
A gland with ducts
Define endocrine
A ductless gland that secretes directly into blood
What are the two types of secretory gland?
Mucous and Serous