What are the Types of Exocrine Glands Based on Secretion Mechanism?
Exocrine glands can be further classified based on their secretion mechanism: - Merocrine (Eccrine) Secretion: The secretory product is released via exocytosis without any loss of cellular material. Examples include pancreatic acinar cells. - Apocrine Secretion: A part of the cell’s cytoplasm is lost along with the secretory product. An example is the mammary gland. - Holocrine Secretion: The entire cell disintegrates to release its product. An example is the sebaceous gland.
