Structure

  1. Exocrine glands
    secrete product via a system of ducts that opens upon the surface of the body
  2. Endocrine Glands
    secrete hormones typically into spaces between the secretory cells that then enter the bloodstream
  3. What is Merocrine?
    • most common form of secretion.
    • product released by exocytosis, most sweat glands
  4. What is holocrine?
    Whole cell ruptures during release of product.
  5. What is aprocrine?
    • secretion is derived from the apex of the cell (breast) 
    • ARE NOT fully destroyed.
Author
Bryan.Gennett
ID
186650
Card Set
Structure
Description
Glandular Tissue
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