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Mammary glands are the modification of

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Sebaceous glands
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Sweat glands
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Meibomian glands
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B Sweat glands
Mammary glands are characteristic features of mammals and are modified apocrine sweat glands. In females, they are well developed and during lactation period produce milk for feeding their young ones.
Sebaceous glands are the oil glands which are present on the skin.
Meibomian glands are the glands which are present on the tarsal plate of the eyes. It secretes the oily secretion in the eye and helps in the mobilization of the eyelids.
So, the correct answer is option B.

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