Learning path · Histology

Glandular tissue

From the single goblet cell to the islet of Langerhans: recognise exocrine and endocrine glands, their secretory end pieces, ducts and modes of secretion (merocrine, apocrine, holocrine) on real slides.

  1. Duodenal wall, trichrome, overview: Brunner glands in the submucosa

    Goblet cells

    Duodenum · trichrome

    2 images 7 structures
  2. Colon, H&E, overview: tubular crypts with goblet cells, lamina propria and submucosa

    Simple tubular gland

    Colon · H&E

    4 images 17 structures
  3. Submandibular gland, H&E, overview: lobules, striated ducts, interlobular duct

    Tubuloacinar gland

    Submandibular gland · H&E

    4 images 19 structures
  4. Scalp sebaceous gland, H&E: alveoli with basal cells, sebocytes and hair follicle

    Stratified alveolar gland

    Sebaceous gland · H&E

    2 images 9 structures
  5. Pancreas, H&E, overview: exocrine acini, connective tissue septa and a small islet

    Endocrine gland

    Pancreas · H&E

    3 images 5 structures

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Mixed exam simulation: identify slides, name highlighted structures and answer knowledge questions. Choose your areas and off you go.

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