Question

Which of the following is a holocrine secretion?

• A. Mammary
• B. Sebaceous
• C. Pancreas
• D. Sweat glands

Answer 1

The correct option is B Sebaceous

• The mode of secretion in exocrine glands is called holocrine secretions.
• These are produced in the cytoplasm of the cell and released by the rupture of the plasma membrane, which destroys the cell and results in the secretion of the product into the lumen.
• The mammary gland is an apocrine gland.
• The pancreas is an example of both endocrine and exocrine glands.
• Sweat glands are merocrine glands.

So, the correct option is ‘Sebaceous glands’.