Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Glandular Epithelial Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Glandular Epithelial Tissue

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a merocrine gland?

Sweat gland

Sebaceous gland

Mammary gland

Ceruminous gland

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Understand the classification of glands based on their mode of secretion: Merocrine glands release their secretions via exocytosis without damaging the glandular cells. This is different from apocrine glands (which release part of the cell) and holocrine glands (where the entire cell disintegrates).

Review the function of sweat glands: Sweat glands are responsible for thermoregulation and excrete sweat through ducts to the surface of the skin. They use the merocrine mode of secretion, meaning their cells remain intact during secretion.

Compare sweat glands to other gland types: Sebaceous glands use holocrine secretion, where the entire cell disintegrates to release sebum. Mammary glands use apocrine secretion, releasing part of the cell along with milk. Ceruminous glands produce earwax and are classified differently.

Identify the correct example of a merocrine gland: Based on the secretion method, sweat glands are the correct example of merocrine glands.

Conclude that sweat glands are the correct answer because they utilize exocytosis to release their secretions without damaging the glandular cells.