Glandular Tissue

Question 1

A type of tissue that lines certain internal organs and makes and releases substances in the body, such as mucous, digestive juices, and other fluids.

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glandular epithelium

Question 2

*** epithelium is commonly found in the breast, lung, stomach, colon, pancreas, prostate, uterus, and cervix.

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glandular epithelium

Question 3

Glands are categorized on the basis of where they release their secretions into 2, these are

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1. exocrine glands
2. endocrine glands

Question 4

glands that deliver their secretions onto covering or lining epithelium.

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exocrine glands

Question 5

these glands transport their secretion to the epithelial surface through tubular passageways known as ducts.

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exocrine glands

Question 6

these glands deliver their secretions into the blood or lymph.

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endocrine glands

Question 7

these glands are ductless

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endocrine glands

Question 8

these are cells or aggregations (collection) of cells whose function is secretion.

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glands

Question 9

these type of glands release the secretory product via a system of ducts that opens upon one of the surfaces of the body which are in contact with the external world (skin, gastrointestinal tract etc.).

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exocrine glands

Question 10

these glands release their secretory product (typically hormones) into the spaces between the secretory cells (extracellular space) from which it enters the bloodstream.

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endocrine glands

Question 11

endocrine glands release their secretory product (typically ***) into the spaces between the secretory cells (extracellular space) from which it enters the bloodstream.

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hormones

Question 12

Both endocrine and exocrine glands are developmentally derived from ***, which form a down-growth into the underlying connective tissue.

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epithelia

Question 13

TRUE OR FALSE: Exocrine glands may be classified according to cell number, and/or the shape and branching pattern of their secretory portions and ducts.

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true

Question 14

exocrine glands are categorized according to their complexity and to either ** or ** glands.

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unicellular or multicellular glands

Question 15

It is the simplest type of gland and is exemplified by mucous cells or goblet cells.

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unicellular glands

Question 16

give an example of unicellular glands

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goblet cells or mucous cells

Question 17

it is a columnar cell that is cup-shaped. Its tapered base rests on the basal lamina

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goblet cell

Question 18

*** is a glycoprotein that when mixed with water forms the mucous secretion of the goblet cells.

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Mucin

Question 19

what is formed when mucin is mixed with water

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slimy substance, mucin

Question 20

it is one of the cell types that constitute the epithelium of many segments of digestive and respiratory tracts.

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goblet cells

Question 21

what are the 3 categories of multicellular glands

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1. secretory epithelial sheath
2. intraepithelial gland
3. exocrine glands with ducts

Question 22

it is a multicellular gland in which most, if not all, are secretory

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secretory epithelial sheath

Question 23

it is an example of secretory epithelial sheath that lines the CNS

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ependyma

Question 24

what is ependyma

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it is an example of secretory epithelial sheath, a multicellular gland, that can be found lining the CNS

Question 25

it is a multicellular gland that refers to a group of secretory cells and a covering or lining epithelium that gathers together around the small opening and serves as a duct.

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intraepithelial gland

Question 26

a type of multicellular gland that can be found lining the male urethra

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intraepithelial gland

Question 27

a type of multicellular gland that is also known as the most complex of the exocrine glands

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exocrine glands with ducts

Question 28

consist of secretory units that contain the cells that produce the secretions of the gland and it is also made up of duct or duct systems that serve as the passageways for the secretions.

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exocrine glands with ducts

Question 29

In the secretory units in small ducts of some endocrine glands, *** cells are present that contain actin and myosin filaments that are contractile.

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myoepithelial

Question 30

In the secretory units in small ducts of some endocrine glands, myoepithelial cells are present that contain *** and *** filaments that are contractile.

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actin and myosin

Question 31

TRUE OR FALSE: actin and myosin filaments are contractile

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TRUE

Question 32

The contractions of myoepithelial cells eject the secretions of the *** into the ducts and propel the secretions toward the main ducts .

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acini

Question 33

*** cells are present in sweat glands, mammary glands, lacrimal, and major salivary glands.

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myoepithelial cells

Question 34

myoepithelial cells are present in which glands

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- sweat glands - mammary glands - lacrimal - major salivary glands.

Question 35

what is the simplest muulitcellular gland

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secretory epithelial sheath

Question 36

it is a surface epithelium which contains only secretory cells

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secretory epithelial sheath

Question 37

what type of multicellular epithelium is found lining the inner surface of the stomach, where the mucous secretion protects the stomach wall from the acidic contents of the stomach

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secretory epithelial sheath

Question 38

The secretion is either discharged directly from the secretory portion onto the epithelium or reaches the epithelium via a ***.

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duct system

Question 39

these type of cells contain actin and myosin filaments and are known to contractile

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myoepithelial cells

Question 40

secretory cells may be formed in 3 different types, these are

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- tubes in tubular glands - acini in acinar glands - alveoli in alveolar glands

Question 41

Exocrine glands with ducts are classified according to the complexity of the *** and morphology of the *** ***

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ducts; secretory units

Question 42

If the gland has a single unbranched duct, it is known as the ***

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simple gland

Question 43

If the duct has branches, it is known as the ***

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compound gland.

Question 44

For the secretory units, if it is in the form of blind-ending tubes, the gland is a

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tubular gland.

Question 45

define tubular gland

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For the secretory units, if it is in the form of blind-ending tubes, the gland is a tubular gland.

Question 46

if the secretory units have globular or basket-like structure, the gland is *** or ***

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alveolar or acinar

Question 47

Some tubular and acinus glands are further classified into either *** or *** if the secretory units are branched or coiled respectively.

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branched or coiled

Question 48

The *** glands in the stomach exemplify simple branched tubular glands.

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cardiac

Question 49

The cardiac glands in the stomach exemplify ***

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simple branched tubular glands

Question 50

The sweat glands has what type of gland

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simple coiled tubular

Question 51

The sebaceous glands has what type of gland

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simple branched alveolar glands

Question 52

Combination may also exist which is the *** gland which is an example of a compound tubulo-alveolar gland.

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submandibular gland

Question 53

Combination may also exist which is the submandibular gland which is an example of a *** gland

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compound tubulo-alveolar gland

Question 54

the pancreas is a **** gland, in which each section of the secretory system has a specialized function.

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tubulo-acinar gland

Question 55

The precursors of digestive enzymes are produced by the ***

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acinar cells.

Question 56

Tubular cells secrete the *** solution

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alkaline bicarbonate solution

Question 56

Tubular cells secrete the *** solution

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alkaline bicarbonate solution

Question 57

Tubular cells secrete the alkaline bicarbonate solution, eventually neutralizing the stomach's acidic contents that are released into the *** .

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duodenum

Question 58

with an unbranched excretory duct are called ***

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simple glands

Question 59

when the excretory duct is branched, it is a *** gland

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compound gland

Question 60

*** glands extend from the surface of the colon into the underlying connective tissue.

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Straight tubular glands

Question 61

what are the three modes of secretion?

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1. merocrine gland 2. apocrine gland 3. holocrine gland

Question 62

these are the mode by which the secretion is discharged from the secretory cells

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mode of secretion

Question 63

The secretory cells can release their secretory products by one of *** mechanisms.

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three

Question 64

In the *** the secretory cells release their secretions by exocytosis.

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merocrine gland

Question 65

a mode of secretion by which the discharge of secretion thus not result in the loss of any part of the cell.

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merocrine gland

Question 66

give 2 examples for merocrine gland secretion

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major salivary gland exocrine portion of the pancreas

Question 67

a mode of secretion that corresponds to the process of exocytosis

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merocrine gland

Question 68

Vesicles open onto the surface of the cell, and the secretory product is discharged from the cell without any further loss of cell substance. what mode of secretion is mentioned?

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merocrine gland

Question 69

a mode of secretion in which the apical portion of the secretory cells is released together with the secretary products.

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apocrine gland

Question 70

give 2 examples for apocrine gland secretion

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1. sweat gland 2. mammary gland

Question 71

this mode of secretion designates a mechanism in which part of the apical cytoplasm of the cells is lost together with the secretory product.

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apocrine gland

Question 72

The continuity of the plasma membrane is restored by the *** of the broken edges of the membrane, and the cell is able to accumulate the secretory product anew.

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fusion

Question 73

a mechanism in which the release of secretion entails the destruction of secretor cells.

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holocrine glannd

Question 74

a mode of secretion which designates the breakdown and discharge of the entire secretory cell.

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holocrine gland

Question 75

this mechanism is only seen in the sebaceous glands of the skin.

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holocrine gland