• In apocrine secretion, secretory cells accumulate material at their apical ends, and this material then buds off from the cells, forming extracellular vesicles . (wikipedia.org)
  • The secretory cells therefore lose part of their cytoplasm in the process of secretion. (wikipedia.org)
  • Apocrine secretion is less damaging to the gland than holocrine secretion (which destroys a cell) but more damaging than merocrine secretion ( exocytosis ). (wikipedia.org)
  • It`s glands produces a watery fluid secretion. (prostate.com.ph)
  • On the other hand prostate capillaries pushes a minimal number of WBC into the glands mixing with the secretion and finally completing the contents of the prostatic fluid (PF). (prostate.com.ph)
  • Stimulus-secretion coupling in these exocrine cells may thus by mechanistically similar to that found at the neuromuscular junction and the squia giant synapse. (silverchair.com)
  • Several solitary recto-canal epidermal glands produce the secretion. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The prostate is very rare in the human body, with both internal and external secretion of sexual secretory glands. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • as endocrine glands, prostate secretion of hormones called "prostaglandins. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • The most common secretory mechanism is merocrine, in which secretion-filled intracellular vesicles release their contents by fusing with the cell membrane. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Other secretory mechanisms include holocrine (in which the gland cell membrane disintegrates to release its secretion), apocrine (in which the ends of the gland cells pinch off, carrying the secretion), and direct active transport of particular molecules across the gland cell membrane. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The major function of the larval salivary gland is the production and eventual secretion of a mix of highly glycosylated mucin proteins called glue. (unlv.edu)
  • To create a solid foundation for examining exocrine secretion in the salivary gland, I began by characterizing the structure and organization of the wild type salivary gland during its response to 20E. (unlv.edu)
  • Lastly, I explored, to a lesser extent, the role of other molecular families suspected to be involved in exocrine secretion. (unlv.edu)
  • β-adrenoceptors are found in adipocytes as well as apocrine glands, and these receptors may mediate lipid secretion from apocrine glands for sweat secretion. (nih.gov)
  • Ca 2+ and cyclic adenosine monophosphate play a part in the secretion of lipids and proteins from apocrine glands for sweat secretion. (nih.gov)
  • The translocation of aquaporin 5 plays an important role in sweat secretion from eccrine glands. (nih.gov)
  • Regulated secretion by glands and neurons requires release of signalling molecules and enzymes selectively concentrated in dense-core granules (DCGs). (bioerc-iend.org)
  • Intro Regulated secretion of neurotransmitters human hormones and enzymes from neuronal endocrine and exocrine cells typically involves fusion of specialised secretory compartments with the plasma membrane. (bioerc-iend.org)
  • The parotid gland has serous cells in abundance, which produce a salivary secretion with abundant water and electrolytes responsible for the buffering capacity and protection of dental surface 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The submandibular gland is composed of a predominance of cells characterized by mucus secretion. (bvsalud.org)
  • Salivary seromucous glands are regulated predominantly by parasympathetic activation of muscarinic receptors, resulting in exocrine secretion of mucins and macroglobulin responsible by lubrication and protection of oral mucosa 3-4 . (bvsalud.org)
  • Some pathological conditions related to symptoms of xerostomia, such as radiotherapy, diabetes and SS, can alter the secretion of both parotid and submandibular glands 5-7-8 . (bvsalud.org)
  • The paired submandibular glands (historically known as submaxillary glands) are major salivary glands located beneath the floor of the mouth. (wikipedia.org)
  • Their secretions, like the secretions of other salivary glands, are regulated directly by the parasympathetic nervous system and indirectly by the sympathetic nervous system. (wikipedia.org)
  • The salivary glands of the terrestrial slug, Ariolimax , are composed of several morphologically distinct cell types which are observable in thin pieces of living glands and in sectioned tissue viewed with the light or electron microscope. (silverchair.com)
  • Salivary Glands: These are the secretory glands or the Exocrine Glands which secrete a multi functional fluid known as Saliva. (juniordentist.com)
  • This temporal analysis using more than 50 fluorescently tagged marker proteins was performed in live salivary glands to generate snap shots at known developmental time points. (unlv.edu)
  • Salivary glands contribute to oral health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Aim: To evaluate the effect of astaxanthin, fish oil and association of them on enzymatic antioxidant system and functional parameters of salivary glands. (bvsalud.org)
  • Conclusions: Astaxanthin, fish oil and combination of them stimulated the antioxidant system and functional parameter of salivary glands, which could be beneficial to oral health. (bvsalud.org)
  • salivary glands. (bvsalud.org)
  • The salivary glands produce saliva, which contributes to maintaining oral health. (bvsalud.org)
  • The cells of ductless glands secrete specific molecules into the adjacent interstitial space (paracrine glands) or into the bloodstream (endocrine glands). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The cells of ducted glands (exocrine glands) secrete into a cylindrical sac (tubular glands) or into a flask-shaped sac (alveolar glands). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • These types of glands secrete their substances through ducts on the surface of our body. (tomsk.ru)
  • Apocrine glands are such glands that release parts of cells along with the substances they secrete in the form of vesicles. (tomsk.ru)
  • The apocrine glands of breast secrete fat droplets of breast milk and the glands of ear help in the formation of earwax. (tomsk.ru)
  • These simple tubular glands secrete sweat onto the body's surface directly. (tomsk.ru)
  • Such glands secrete sweat by a process called exocytosis. (tomsk.ru)
  • These glands secrete more sweat when we fear or take stress. (tomsk.ru)
  • These are the most common type of sweat glands and secrete sweat to skin's surface directly. (tomsk.ru)
  • These are a type of sweat glands that secrete sweat into the sac of hair follicles and do not open directly in to our skin. (tomsk.ru)
  • These glands secrete sweat that mostly contains water, along with sodium chloride. (tomsk.ru)
  • These glands secrete substances that are thick and rich in nutrients for bacteria on the skin. (tomsk.ru)
  • By filling in some key molecular details of this process, I have contributed to our general understanding of how exocrine tissues respond to steroids and secrete their cargoes. (unlv.edu)
  • Author Summary Glands and neurons concentrate and store the signals that they secrete in dense-core granules (DCGs). (bioerc-iend.org)
  • These reproductive glands-the testes in males and the ovaries in females, and, to a lesser extent, the suprarenal (adrenal) glands -secrete androgens (including testosterone) and estrogens. (medscape.com)
  • The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands that produce and secrete hormones into the blood stream to reach and act on target cells of specific organs. (medscape.com)
  • Apocrine ( / ˈ æ p ə k r ɪ n / ) [1] glands are a type of exocrine gland , which are themselves a type of gland , i.e. a group of cells specialized for the release of secretions . (wikipedia.org)
  • Secretions are led from the secretory tubules to the point of discharge by an unbranched duct. (onteenstoday.com)
  • To explain this phenomenon, the composition and emission differentia of secretions from the exocrine glands associated with different developmental stages, secretory regions, and phases were identified and analyzed based on metabonomics techniques. (frontiersin.org)
  • These are secretions from the glands and WBC from the prostate capillaries. (prostate.com.ph)
  • Our aim was to describe the microanatomy of mental glands (MGs) in a freshwater turtle, Mauremys leprosa (Geoemydidae), and to assess the chemical composition of their secretions with respect to variation among individuals and between sexes. (researchgate.net)
  • Using gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, we identified a total of 61 compounds in mental gland secretions, the most numerous being carboxylic acids, carbohydrates, alkanes, steroids and alcohols. (researchgate.net)
  • Although the lipid fraction of mental gland secretions is rich in chemical compounds, most occur in both sexes suggesting that they are metabolic byproducts with no role in chemical signaling. (researchgate.net)
  • An example of true apocrine glands is the mammary glands , responsible for secreting breast milk. (wikipedia.org)
  • An example of apocrine gland is mammary glands that produce milk in women and other female mammals. (tomsk.ru)
  • Rab3B and 3 D have been found in exocrine, endocrine, epithelial and adipose cells (60). (pancreapedia.org)
  • Glands and some other organs are 'epithelial organs' in that they're made of of cells meeting the basic definition, but obviously, can't be categorized by the same criteria. (doctorc.net)
  • Evidence of neuronal degeneration associated with depletion of secretory granules in the acinar cells was observed. (medscape.com)
  • Gland has numerous large granules. (tomsk.ru)
  • In this dissertation, I have observed the role of Rab1 and Rab11 in the maturation of secretory granules. (unlv.edu)
  • The proteins synthesized by parotid acinar cells are stored in large secretory granules whose composition includes α-amylase, leucine-rich parotid secretory protein (PSP), and proline-rich proteins (PRPs), in addition to multiple minor components 2-3 related to digestive and protective functions. (bvsalud.org)
  • The major regulated secretory pathway involves large granules that are exocytosed in response to autonomic stimulation 4 . (bvsalud.org)
  • MGs are paired sac-like organs on the gular region of the neck and are dimorphic in this species with males having fully functional holocrine glands while those of females appear non-secretory and vestigial. (researchgate.net)
  • Addison recognized the relationship between low blood pressure, muscular weakness, weight loss, bronzing of skin, and the pathology of the suprarenal gland in 1855. (medscape.com)
  • A lacrimal gland biopsy from a child with Allgrove syndrome was examined with an electron microscope. (medscape.com)
  • Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is a systemic chronic autoimmune disorder characterized by lymphocytic infiltration of the exocrine glands including salivary and lacrimal glands, which lead to significant loss of the secretory function [ 1 ]. (biomedcentral.com)
  • It is characterized by dryness of the mouth, eyes, and other mucous membranes (sicca syndrome) due to lymphocytic infiltration of exocrine glands and secondary gland dysfunction. (msdmanuals.com)
  • It is also employed for the detection of malignant tumors including those of the brain , liver, and thyroid gland. (lookformedical.com)
  • The thyroid gland secretes thyroxin, a hormone that can reduce concentration and lead to irritability when the thyroid is overactive and cause drowsiness and a sluggish metabolism when the thyroid is underactive. (medscape.com)
  • In adult males, the glandular epithelium of the inner portion of the gland provides exocytotic products as well as cellular debris into the lumen of the gland. (researchgate.net)
  • Females have invaginated structures similar in general outline to male glands, but lack a glandular epithelium. (researchgate.net)
  • A structural distinction is made between the first type, i.e., 'covering and lining epithelium' and the second, which is referred to as 'secretory' or 'glandular' epithelium. (doctorc.net)
  • Because the glands are branched, and because the tubules forming the branches contain secretory cells, submandibular glands are classified as branched tubuloacinar glands. (wikipedia.org)
  • Like other exocrine glands, the submandibular gland can be classified by the microscopic anatomy of its secretory cells and how they are arranged. (wikipedia.org)
  • Further, because the secretory cells are of both serous and mucous types, the submandibular gland is a mixed gland, and though most of the cells are serous, the exudate is chiefly mucous. (wikipedia.org)
  • The mucous cells are the most active and therefore the major product of the submandibular glands is saliva which is mucoid in nature. (wikipedia.org)
  • After isolation of cells by enzymatic dissociation we could electrophysiologically characterize individual cell types and relate these to cell types identified morphologically in the living gland and under the light and electron microscopes. (silverchair.com)
  • There are, however, potential pitfalls in this interpretation, since exocrine tissues are composed of cells which may communicate electrically with one another via low resistance junctions (e.g. (silverchair.com)
  • Salivary, lacrimal, and other exocrine glands become infiltrated with CD4 + T cells and with some B cells. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Salivary duct cells also produce cytokines, eventually damaging the secretory ducts. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The prostate is an exocrine gland in which prostatic ducts are lined by three cell types: secretory luminal cells, basal cells and rare neuroendocrine cells3. (biotech2012.org)
  • Glands can also be classified according to the secretory mechanisms of their cells. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Gland cells and their intertwined vascular beds can be controlled by autonomic innervation and by hormones from other glands. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • In human s, the glands comprised mainly of secretory cells are responsible for the production and release of substances essential to different bodily functions. (biologyonline.com)
  • They comprise of myoepithelial cells that help in the movement of secretory products upwards and outwards. (tomsk.ru)
  • Epithelium may be defined as a relatively avascular and almost wholly cellular ( i.e. , having little or no connective tissue associated with it) aggregation of cells which are in apposition over a large part of their surfaces, and which are specialized for absorptive, secretory, protective, or sensory activities. (doctorc.net)
  • But if a sheet of these cells is spread out and viewed en face it becomes much easier to visualize the arrangement. (doctorc.net)
  • You're seeing them en face , that is, as if you were facing the 'wall' of cells. (doctorc.net)
  • The sternal glands of the abdomen of Oxaea flavescens consist of class III glandular cells, with the excretory canaliculus linking to the lateral intersegmental membrane of segments III, IV and V. The intersegmental membrane is augmented and folded into several lobes forming a reservoir covered by secretory cells. (unesp.br)
  • Here we genetically dissect this technique in the prostate-like supplementary cells from the adult man accessories gland. (bioerc-iend.org)
  • They are then BAY 61-3606 sorted from non-DCG proteins by specific interactions with IL18RAP adaptor molecules [2] and condense together in a maturation process that requires intraluminal Ca2+ ions and acidification [3 4 By studying DCG biogenesis in cultured mammalian secretory cells some key regulators have been identified. (bioerc-iend.org)
  • What are thse cells in a sebaceous gland? (brainscape.com)
  • 1. duct gland - a gland that secretes externally through a duct . (howtosearch.com)
  • 1. An additional (usually smaller) gland that secretes the same substances as a primary gland. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • In the male reproductive tract, for example, the prostate, which secretes fluids that improve the viability of sperm, is an accessory gland to the testis. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • Alternatively, this disorder may represent a dysfunction of melanocortin receptor signaling, as melanocortin receptors are known to regulate adrenal function and skin exocrine gland function. (medscape.com)
  • It is caused by mutations in the gene encoding the CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRANSMEMBRANE CONDUCTANCE REGULATOR expressed in several organs including the LUNG, the PANCREAS, the BILIARY SYSTEM, and the SWEAT GLANDS. (edu.au)
  • Sjögren syndrome can affect various exocrine glands or other organs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • gland, secreter, secretor, secretory organ - any of various organs that synthesize substances needed by the body and release it through ducts or directly into the bloodstream. (howtosearch.com)
  • Covers the surface of the body, lines the body cavities, forms the external and internal linings of most organs, and constitutes the bulk of most glands. (powershow.com)
  • Prostate is not a puzzle of the substantive Palace, male reproductive organs is the largest subsidiary glands, composed of glandular tissue and muscle tissue. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • In simple tubular glands, the secretory portion is a tubular structure. (onteenstoday.com)
  • The ducted glands are further divided into those in which there is only a single sac (simple tubular glands or simple alveolar glands) and those in which the sacs are connected by branching ducts (branched or compound glands). (unboundmedicine.com)
  • It is also likely that this information can be broadly applied to steroid-responsive exocrine tissues in more complex animals including humans. (unlv.edu)
  • The two adrenal glands are retroperitoneal, each embedded in perirenal fat above its respective kidney. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • No unifying pathologic features common to the 3 primary sites affected in this syndrome (esophagus, lacrimal glands, adrenal glands) are known. (medscape.com)
  • CT scanning reveals atrophic adrenal glands, but no reports of histologic analysis are available. (medscape.com)
  • The pituitary gland produces the largest number of different hormones and, therefore, has the widest range of effects on the body's functions. (medscape.com)
  • For example, in response to a stressful situation, the pituitary gland may release beta endorphin and ACTH, which, in turn, prompt the suprarenal cortex to release hormones. (medscape.com)
  • 2. A gland secreting substances that enhance the function of another gland or organ. (unboundmedicine.com)
  • The endocrine system-the other communication system in the body-is made up of endocrine glands that produce hormones, chemical substances released into the bloodstream to guide processes such as metabolism, growth, and sexual development. (medscape.com)
  • The prostate is network of glands and muscle enclosed in a membrane forming a capsule. (prostate.com.ph)
  • The finding that morphologically distinct cell types display distinct electrical activity may indicate that different secretory products are released only under a specific set of conditions associated with changes in membrane potential. (silverchair.com)
  • Apocrine and merocrine, both are different types of exocrine glands. (tomsk.ru)
  • Merocrine sweat glands are the most common type of sweat glands found in human body. (tomsk.ru)
  • Merocrine glands are mostly found in the superficial hypodermis. (tomsk.ru)
  • Merocrine glands are small in size and have a small secretory part. (tomsk.ru)
  • Merocrine glands are about ten times smaller in size than apocrine glands. (tomsk.ru)
  • These glands are much larger in comparison to merocrine glands. (tomsk.ru)
  • Merocrine glands have small secretory portions. (tomsk.ru)
  • Merocrine glands secret though the process of exocytosis of a vesicle that contains sweat. (tomsk.ru)
  • The primary difference between these two glands is that the merocrine glands are present all over the body, while apocrine glands are present in genital areas only. (tomsk.ru)
  • Parasympathetic innervation to the submandibular glands is provided by the superior salivatory nucleus via the chorda tympani, a branch of the facial nerve, that becomes part of the trigeminal nerve's lingual nerve prior to synapsing on the submandibular ganglion. (wikipedia.org)
  • The anterior pituitary, often called the "master gland," responds to chemical messages from the bloodstream to produce numerous hormones that trigger the action of other endocrine glands. (medscape.com)
  • The average length of the normal adult human submandibular salivary gland is approximately 27 mm, while the average width is approximately 14.3 mm. (wikipedia.org)
  • described four different types of submandibular gland papillae: types A, B, C, and D. Lobes contain smaller lobules, which contain adenomeres, the secretory units of the gland. (wikipedia.org)
  • The lymphatics from submandibular gland first drain into submandibular lymph nodes and subsequently into jugulo - digastric lymph nodes. (wikipedia.org)
  • The submandibular gland occurs within the submandibular triangle. (wikipedia.org)
  • For over 60 years, the larval salivary gland of Drosophila melanogaster has been the ultimate model for elucidating how steroid hormones trigger genome-wide changes in gene expression in a specific target tissue. (unlv.edu)
  • The contents of the lumen can be secreted through the narrow duct portion of the gland ending in an orifice on the surface of the skin. (researchgate.net)
  • cellular debris into the lumen of the gland. (researchgate.net)
  • The prostate contains multiple exocrine glands located in all three zones. (prostate.com.ph)
  • Prostate gland in the middle of the urethra through, you can say that the prostate guarding the urethra, so the prostate is sick, urination was first affected. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • Pediatric prostate is very small, sexual maturity of the glands grow rapidly. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • Which has more elastic fibers and smooth muscle, these ingredients can be extended into the gland, the composition of the prostate stent, the essence of the prostate from 30 to 50 rebleeding bubble gland composition, a total of 15 to 30 catheter openings in the urethra fine On both sides, according to the distribution of glands, can be divided into mucosal gland, submucosal gland and gland. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • Male urethra in the gland near the front edge of the prostate, through the glandular parenchyma, pierced by the prostate tip. (prostatitis-treatment.com)
  • Because of the unusual interphase chromosomes of the salivary gland, the regions of the genome that are being induced by the steroid/receptor complex actually form puffs that are easily visible in compound microscopy. (unlv.edu)
  • compound tubuloacinar gland. (brainscape.com)
  • I chose to further focus on three well-known molecular families that drive secretory events: Rab GTPases, myosin motor proteins, and calcium transporters. (unlv.edu)
  • The main function of these glands is considered as scent glands that are involved in the production of pheromones, even though this function is fundamental in case of humans. (tomsk.ru)
  • In an adult, the average weight of an adrenal gland is 5 g (range between 4 and 14 g). (unboundmedicine.com)