adenomere adenomere an adenomere is the functional unit in a developing gland. the glands include the salivary and lacrimal glands. adenomeres are secretory sublobular units having a centrally located collecting duct that connects with postcapillary venules; and is a structural-functional unit in the gland. they consist of all the secretory cells that release their products into a single intralobular duct. an adenomere is composed of: intercalated ducts: transport saliva to larger ducts. striated ducts: contain a lot of mitochondria responsible for electrolyte and water transport during secretion. simple, low columnar epithelium line these ducts. glandular cells: synthesize glycoproteins.