Glandular Tissues And Internal Surfaces

Question 1

What is the difference between endocrine and exocrine

Answer 1

Exocrine - glands with ducts
Endocrine - ductless glands - into bloodstream

Testies have both - testosterone and sperm

Question 2

What are the 3 structure classifications

Answer 2

Secretory part
- unicellular / multicellular - pp/ alveolar / tubular / coiled / branded

Duct system
- simple / compound (branched ducts)

Branching ducts
- main / interlobular / intralobular / intercalated

Question 3

What are the 4 classifications of glands

Answer 3

destination of secretion
Structure of gland
Nature of secretion
Method of discharge