________ glands (such as tear glands) have vesicles that release their secretion via exocytosis. ________ glands (such as oil-producing glands) secrete a mixture of disintegrated cells and their products.

A. Eccrine; Holocrine
B. Mucous; Cutaneous
C. Cytogenic; Apocrine
D. Endocrine; Exocrine
E. Mucous; Serous


Answer: A

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