Sebaceous glands secrete a substance called sebum, which coats the skin and protects it from water. The glands secrete this substance as the cells lining the inside rupture and release their contents, along with the disintegrated cell. Sebaceous glands are ________ glands.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
holocrine
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