ZoologyMerocrine glands are those in which secretions are released via exocytosis from secretory cells and no damage is caused to them. Which of the following glands is merocrine?

Merocrine glands are those in which secretions are released via exocytosis from secretory cells and no damage is caused to them. Which of the following glands is merocrine?

A
Sebaceous gland
B
Sweat gland
C
Mammary gland
D
Thyroid gland

Solution:

Sweat glands are merocrine glands.
Sebaceous glands are holocrine in which entire cells are lost with secretions.

Mammary glands are apocrine glands.

Thyroid gland is endocrine gland.