Histology Guide virtual histology laboratory

Chapter 12 - Exocrine Glands

Exocrine glands consist of cells than release their products into the lumen of a duct.

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Fig 005 Exocrine Glands

Salivary Glands

The salivary glands secrete salvia that aids mastication, effective swallowing and digestion.

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MH 094 Parotid

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MH 094hr Parotid

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MH 095 Submandibular Gland

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MH 096 Sublingual Gland

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MHS 265 Sublingual Gland

Exocrine Pancreas

The pancreas is the largest exocrine gland and is 99% exocrine tissue and 1% endocrine. The primary function of the excocrine tissue is to produce digestive enzymes.

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MH 131 Pancreas

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MH 132 Pancreas

(azan)

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MHS 211 Pancreas

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MHS 232 Pancreas