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What type of gland releases fluid through exocytosis?

Sebaceous
Merocrine (correct)
Holocrine
Apocrine

What is the function of apocrine glands?

They lose small portions of their glandular cell bodies during secretion.

Holocrine glands release fluid through exocytosis.

False (B)

The ______ glands release entire cells that disintegrate to release cell secretions.

<p>holocrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following gland types with their description:

<p>Merocrine = Release fluid through exocytosis Apocrine = Lose small portions of their glandular cell bodies during secretion Holocrine = Release entire cells that disintegrate to release cell secretions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Gland Types Overview

Merocrine Glands
- Secrete fluids via exocytosis, a process where vesicles fuse with the cell membrane to release contents.
- Common examples include salivary glands, which produce saliva to aid in digestion and oral functions.
Apocrine Glands
- Release small portions of their own cell bodies during secretion, resulting in a loss of a part of the cell.
- Notable examples are mammary glands, which produce milk for nourishment of infants.
Holocrine Glands
- Release entire cells that break down and disintegrate to yield their secretions.
- Sebaceous glands in the skin exemplify this type, providing oils that lubricate and protect the skin and hair.