Classification of Glands

Glands Associated with the Gastrointestinal Tract

Classification of Glands

Glandular Duct System

Intercalated duct Striated duct Interlobular duct Interlobar duct Main duct

Parotid Gland
Branched acinar Capsule Lobes Serous Secretes proteins Acinar cells

Submandibular Gland
A mixed gland Branched Tubuloalveolar Capsule Lobes Serous Demilunes Ducts

Sublingual Gland
A mixed gland BranchedTubuoalveolar Capsule Lobes Serous Demilunes

Pancreas
It is mixed gland Looks like parotid Islands of Langerhans No striated ducts Centroacinar cells

Liver
It is divided into lobules: Classical Portal lobule Liver acinus Classical lobule is hexagonal in shape Central vein Portal triads

Liver Functions
Protein synthesis Bile secretion Metabolic storage Metabolic functions Detoxification