P2. secretory epithelia & glands, exocrine & endocrine glands. Flashcards
1
Q
- synthesis & secretion of specialized products;
- organs composed primarily such epithelia are called…
A
glands
2
Q
they have epithelial ducts carrying secretion to specific sites
A
exocrine glands
3
Q
exocrine glands:
- unbranched glands
- branched glands
A
- simple glands
- compound glands
4
Q
- lacks ducts
- secreted substances are hormones carried throughout the body by the intestinal fluid & blood, w/ specificity by the hormone receptors of target cells.
A
endocrine glands