Exocrine gland (On the basis of secretory mechanism)

Raghav mehta (from TCML Team)

Mode of Secretion	Mechanism	Example
Merocrine / Eccrine	Secretion occurs via exocytosis, with no loss of cytoplasm or cellular damage.	- Salivary glands, - Pancreas - Eccrine sweat glands
Apocrine	A portion of the cell's cytoplasm buds off (loss of cytoplasm) along with the secretion.	- Mammary glands - Apocrine / Atypical sweat glands
Holocrine	The entire cell disintegrates to release its contents.	- Sebaceous glands

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• Typical / Merocrine sweath glands- Found throughout the body, especially on palms, soles, and forehead, SCALP.

• Atypical / Apocrine sweath glands- Found in specific areas like areola & nipple, Perianal region, Glans penis.

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