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Glands
gland- consists of one or more cells that make and secrete a particular product
endocrine gland- produce hormores that are secreted into the extracellular place and then the blood stream to a specific target
exocrine gland- secrete their products onto body surfaces or cavities directly. include mucous, sweat, oil and salivary glands
unicellular glands- goblet cells; produce mucin that disolves to form mucus which helps to lubricate and protect surfaces
multicellular glands- more complex, composed of two parts- a duct and a secretory unit