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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which skin appendage is responsible for milk production?
Options
A Eccrine sweat glands
B Apocrine sweat glands
C Mammary glands
Correct Answer
D Sebaceous glands
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammary glands are modified apocrine sweat glands responsible for milk production in females after childbirth. They are characteristic of the class Mammalia.

Hint

These specialized glands produce milk to nourish offspring.

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