Modified sebaceous glands on the eyelid of mammals are known as

Lacrimal gland

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Meibomian gland

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Pituitary gland

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Retinal gland

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Solution

The correct option is B Meibomian gland
Mammalian eyelid has goblet glands, lacrimal glands, meibomian gland, zeis and moll glands; options C and D are incorrect. Lacrimal glands of the conjunctiva are modified sweat glands (eccrine) while meibomian glands of tarsus are modified sebaceous glands (holocrine glands).

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