P2. secretory epithelia & glands, exocrine & endocrine glands. Flashcards

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  • synthesis & secretion of specialized products;
  • organs composed primarily such epithelia are called…
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glands

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they have epithelial ducts carrying secretion to specific sites

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exocrine glands

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exocrine glands:

  1. unbranched glands
  2. branched glands
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  1. simple glands
  2. compound glands
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  • lacks ducts
  • secreted substances are hormones carried throughout the body by the intestinal fluid & blood, w/ specificity by the hormone receptors of target cells.
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endocrine glands

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