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 Heart2h 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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A mother breastfeeding her infant is utilizing what type of gland for that process?

Paracrine.

Endocrine.

Exocrine.

Stratified.

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Understand the function of glands in the body: Glands are specialized structures that produce and secrete substances needed for various bodily functions.

Differentiate between types of glands: There are three main types of glands - endocrine, exocrine, and paracrine. Endocrine glands release hormones directly into the bloodstream, exocrine glands secrete substances through ducts to the outside of the body or into a body cavity, and paracrine glands release substances that affect nearby cells.

Identify the role of exocrine glands in breastfeeding: The mammary glands, which are responsible for producing milk during breastfeeding, are a type of exocrine gland. They secrete milk through ducts to the nipple, where it is accessible to the infant.

Clarify why endocrine and paracrine are not applicable: Endocrine glands are involved in hormone secretion into the bloodstream, not direct secretion to the outside. Paracrine signaling involves local cell-to-cell communication, not secretion through ducts.

Conclude with the correct gland type: Since the mammary glands secrete milk through ducts to the nipple, they are classified as exocrine glands, which is the correct answer for the type of gland utilized in breastfeeding.