apocrine gland

true apocrine gland

Any exocrine gland whose cells bud their secretions off through the plasma membrane producing membrane-bound vesicles in the lumen; the apical portion of the secretory cell of the gland pinches off and enters the lumen; it loses part of its cytoplasm in their secretions; apocrine secretion is functional during hormonal stress or puberty; an example of true apocrine glands are mammary glands, responsible for secreting breast milk.

Tipe Gland
Struktur Induk exocrine gland
Nama Latin true apocrine gland

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What is the apocrine gland?
Any exocrine gland whose cells bud their secretions off through the plasma membrane producing membrane-bound vesicles in the lumen; the apical portion of the secretory cell of the gland pinches off and enters the lumen; it loses part of its cytoplasm in their secretions; apocrine secretion is functi
What is the Latin name for the apocrine gland?
The Latin name for the apocrine gland is true apocrine gland.

Struktur Terkait

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.