Grandular Epithelia

• Functional unit of grandular epithelia

  • secrete chemical substances for use within body and discharge into surroundings
• 2 classifications of multicellular glands:

  • Exocrine
  • Endocrine
• Goblet cells

  • type of cell: unicellular glands
• Goblet Cells

  • Interspersed among columnar epithelia
  • Narrow apical end facing lumen
  • Narrower base