Glands That Secrete Their Product by the Bursting of Cells

Question

Glands that secrete their product by the bursting of cells are ________ glands.
A) apocrine
B) sudoriferous
C) holocrine
D) endocrine
E) merocrine

Accepted Answer

Holocrine glands release their product by the bursting of cells, which results in the destruction of the cells and the release of their contents. Examples include sebaceous glands in the skin, which secrete sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin.