Based on the shape of the secretory unit

BASED ON THE SHAPE OF THE SECRETORY UNIT

  • If the secretory units are tubular in shape it is a tubular gland. If secretory units are more rounded, then they are called alveolar or acinar glands.
  • Glands which have characteristics of both these, or which have tubular portions with terminal alveoli, are called tubuloalveolar glands.

gland classify shape

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