Holocrine secretion is seen in_____________?

Correct answer: C. Sebaceous glands

  • A. Salivary
  • B. Mammary
  • C. Sebaceous glands
  • D. Gastric

Explanation

Sebaceous glands are holocrine glands because the entire secretory cell disintegrates and becomes part of the secretion. Salivary and gastric glands are chiefly merocrine, while mammary glands use mainly apocrine and merocrine mechanisms.

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