A Gland Produces a Watery Secretion That Contains Solutes

question 82

Multiple Choice

A gland produces a watery secretion that contains solutes. The secretion also contains a substantial amount of phospholipid. The type of secretory process for this gland is probably ________.

• A) merocrine
• B) holocrine
• C) apocrine
• D) endocrine
• E) a combination of merocrine and apocrine.

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