Which of the following describes a holocrine gland?

a) Holocrine glands secrete their products through a hollow, tubular duct.
b) Holocrine glands secrete their products by pinching off the apex of the cell.
c) Holocrine glands secrete their products by exocytosis.
d) Holocrine glands secrete their products by rupturing.


Answer: d) Holocrine glands secrete their products by rupturing.

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