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Glands
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Epithelium
Glands are an accumulation of epithelial cells that are secreting |
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Types of Glands
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Endocrine
Exocrine |
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Endocrine Glands
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Secretions are released directly into the interstitial(surrounding) fluid
No ducts/ductless Usually secrete hormones Hormones then enter the bloodstream Ex: Thyroid, pituitary, adrenals |
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Exocrine Glands
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Galnds secrete into ducts which then empty onto the skin or other surface
Ex: Salivary, mammary, sweat, sebaceous |
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Modes of Secretion
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Merocrine
Apocrine Halocrine |
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Pancreas
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Mixed types of glands
Insulin - endocrine Digestive enzymes - exocrine |
