Question

Which one of the following is an apocrine gland?

• A. Sebaceous gland
• B. Mammary gland
• C. Salivary gland
• D. Parotid gland

Answer 1

The correct option is B Mammary gland

There are three types of glands on the basis of mode of secretion:-

1. Apocrine glands - In this type of gland, only the apical portion of cytoplasm is discharged along with the secretory product. Examples are mammary gland, axillary sweat glands.

2. Merocrine glands - In this type of gland, secretory granules leave the cell by exocytosis with no loss of other cellular material. Examples are pancreas, salivary glands.

3. Holocrine glands - In this type of gland, the product of secretion is shed with the whole cell leading to its destruction. Examples are sebaceous gland.

So the correct option is B.