Match each term with the most suitable description exocrine...

Match each term with the most suitable description _____exocrine gland _____endocrine gland _____fibroblast _____melanocyte _____neuron _____smooth muscle _____skeletal muscle _____blood _____keratinocyte _____extracellular fluid a. cell in nervous tissue b. secretes a hormone c. secretes through a duct d. collagen-producing cell e. contracts involuntarily pigment-producing cell g. main source of body heat h. main cells in epidermis i. fluid connective tissue includes interstitial fluid, lymph

Match each term with the most suitable description
_____exocrine gland
_____endocrine gland
_____fibroblast
_____melanocyte
_____neuron
_____smooth muscle
_____skeletal muscle
_____blood
_____keratinocyte
_____extracellular fluid

a. cell in nervous tissue
b. secretes a hormone
c. secretes through a duct
d. collagen-producing cell
e. contracts involuntarily
pigment-producing cell
g. main source of body heat
h. main cells in epidermis
i. fluid connective tissue
includes interstitial fluid,
lymph

Key Concepts

Skeletal Muscle

Skeletal muscle is a type of voluntary, striated muscle attached to bones and responsible for body movement. Besides its role in locomotion, contractions of skeletal muscle also generate significant amounts of body heat.

Keratinocyte

A keratinocyte is the predominant cell type in the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. These cells produce keratin, a key structural protein that contributes to the barrier and protective functions of the skin.

Blood

Blood is a specialized form of fluid connective tissue that transports oxygen, nutrients, and waste products throughout the body. It is composed of cells suspended in plasma, and plays crucial roles in immunity, temperature regulation, and homeostasis.

Smooth Muscle

Smooth muscle is an involuntary, non-striated muscle found in the walls of internal organs such as the intestines and blood vessels. Its ability to contract without conscious control is essential for processes like digestion and blood flow regulation.

Extracellular Fluid

Extracellular fluid is the body fluid found outside of cells, including interstitial fluid, blood plasma, and transcellular fluid. This fluid is critical for nutrient transport, waste removal, and maintaining the chemical environment necessary for cellular function.

Melanocyte

A melanocyte is a specialized cell found in the skin that produces the pigment melanin. Melanin is responsible for skin coloration and provides some protection against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.

Fibroblast

A fibroblast is a type of cell found in connective tissue that is primarily responsible for the synthesis of the extracellular matrix and collagen. This cell is essential for wound healing and the structural integrity of tissues.

Endocrine Gland

An endocrine gland secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream rather than using ducts. These glands play a crucial role in regulating bodily functions through the release of chemical messengers that affect target cells at distant sites.

Exocrine Gland

An exocrine gland is a structure that secretes its products, such as enzymes or sweat, onto an epithelial surface through a duct. This type of gland is fundamental in processes where substances need to be transported to a specific location outside or within the body (for example, in digestion or thermoregulation).

Neuron

A neuron is a nerve cell that serves as the structural and functional unit of the nervous system. It is specialized for the conduction of electrical impulses and communication between different parts of the body.

Transcript

00:01 High students in given question we have given a set of the cells and we have to match the correct functions for them.

00:06 The first one is exocrine gland.

00:09 Exocrian glands are called as a duct glands.

00:12 They produce their secretions directly into the target site.

00:15 Their secretions includes enzymes.

00:17 And examples for these exocrian glands includes all the digestive glands.

00:26 Comes under exocrian glands like saliva, pancreas, liver, liver.

00:31 Etc they comes under exocryne glands and the second one is endocrine glands endocrine glands are ductless glands they produce their secretions into blood and the blood from the blood they reaches to the target sides and these secretions includes hormones fibroblasts are cells in the matrix of connective tissues which will produce the collagen fibers elastic fibers and reticular fibers.

01:04 So their function is to produce direction of the fibers.

01:09 Melanocytes are located in a skin and they produce the coloring pigment known as melanin.

01:17 The next one is neurons.

01:19 Neurons are the structural and the functional unit of nervous system.

01:25 These are the cells of the nervous system.

01:27 In nervous system total there are two types of cells are present.

01:31 One is known as neurons and second type of cells are called as neuroglyle cells which offer supports to the neuron...