Exocrine Glands Overview

These flashcards cover the different types of exocrine glands, including their structures and examples.

Simple Gland

A gland with a single duct and unbranched secretory portion.

Compound Gland

A gland with a branched duct and multiple secretory portions.

Simple Tubular Gland

A gland shaped like a tube.

Simple Coiled Tubular Gland

A gland shaped like a coil.

Simple Branched Tubular Gland

A gland with multiple secretory branches.

Simple Alveolar (Acinar) Gland

A gland with a sac-like secretory portion.

Simple Branched Alveolar Gland

A gland with multiple branches of sac-like secretory portions.

Compound Tubular Gland

A gland with more than one branch of tube-like secretory portions.

Compound Alveolar (Acinar) Gland

A gland with multiple branches of sac-like secretory portions.

Compound Tubulo-Alveolar Gland

A gland with a combination of tubular and alveolar-type secretory portions.

Merocrine Glands

Glands that secrete substances via exocytosis, such as sweat glands.

Sebaceous Glands

Glands that secrete oily substances and are not found in adults.

Mucous Glands

Glands that secrete mucus, commonly found in the esophagus and tongue.

Gastric Glands

Glands located in the stomach that secrete digestive enzymes.

Bulbourethral Glands

Compound glands located in the male reproductive system.

Mammary Glands

Compound alveolar glands responsible for milk production.

Salivary Glands

Compound tubulo-alveolar glands that produce saliva.