Merokrinním

Merokrinním is a term that refers to a specific type of exocrine gland secretion. Exocrine glands are specialized structures in the body that produce and secrete substances onto an epithelial surface, either directly or through a duct. These secretions can serve various functions, such as lubrication, protection, or digestion.

Merokrinním secretion is characterized by the release of secretory products directly from the cell without any damage to the cell itself. This process involves the fusion of secretory vesicles with the cell membrane, releasing their contents outside the cell. The cell then remains intact and can continue its secretory function. This is in contrast to apocrine secretion, where a portion of the cell's cytoplasm is pinched off along with the secretory product, and holocrine secretion, where the entire cell disintegrates to release its contents.

Examples of merokrinním glands include sweat glands (eccrine glands), which release sweat to regulate body temperature, and salivary glands, which secrete saliva containing enzymes for digestion and lubrication. The ease with which merokrinním glands can regenerate and their ability to produce continuous secretions make them crucial for many physiological processes. Understanding the mechanism of merokrinním secretion is important in various fields, including physiology, medicine, and histology.