An example of merocrine gland is

Sebaceous gland

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Pineal gland

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Salivary gland

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Mammary gland

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Solution

The correct option is D Salivary gland
Merocrine glands are those glands in which cells secrete their substances by exocytosis from secretory cells into an epithelial walled duct or ducts and thence onto a bodily surface or into the lumen. They are also known as eccrine. Examples include some sweat glands and the salivary glands. Hence, option C is correct answer.

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An example of merocrine gland is______.

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Statement 1: The mammary gland is a modified sebaceous gland.

Statement 2: Sebaceous gland causes acne.

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