Mucin Is Secreted By__________ Glands,which Combines with Water to Form

question 58

Multiple Choice

Mucin is secreted by__________ glands,which combines with water to form a thick and sticky product._________ glands produce a relatively watery fluid.

• A) mucous;serous
• B) merocrine;holocrine
• C) apocrine;mixed
• D) endocrine;exocrine
• E) serous;mucous

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Definitions:

Ortho

In chemistry, a designation used in nomenclature to indicate adjacent or 1,2- substitution in the structure of benzene ring compounds.

Para

In organic chemistry, this term refers to the positioning of substituents on an aromatic ring where two groups are separated by two carbon atoms, leading to a 1,4-relationship.

Bromination of Benzene

A chemical reaction where bromine is added to benzene, typically requiring a catalyst like iron bromide, to form bromobenzene.

Carbanionic Intermediate

A transient species in organic chemistry featuring a carbon atom bearing a negative charge; it plays a crucial role in various chemical reactions.