Week 4 virtual discussion
1.
Analyze and differentiate exocrine glands from
their endocrine counterparts
Exocrine secrete substances through ducts on the body's
surfaces. While endocrine secrete substances directly
into the bloodstream.
2.
Provide examples of connective tissue.
loose connective tissue, dense fibrous connective tissue,
elastic connective tissue ,adipose tissue, cartilage, osseous
tissue (bone).
3.
What type of epithelial tissue comprises the following
structures?
a.
Esophagus-squamous and stratified
b.
Stomach, small intestine, and large intestine-Simple
columnar epithelium
c.
Urinary Bladder-transitional epithelium
4.
Describe the function of stratified epithelial tissue in
comparison to simple epithelial tissue.
Simple epithelial tissues- consists of single layer of cells. It’s
function is absorption, filtration and secretion. All layers are
attached
Stratified epithelial tissue- consists of many layers of cells. Its
function it to protect. Only the lower bottom layer is attached.
