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ZOO 101 The Skin Objective Question

Question

Mammary glands are described as modified:
Options
A Sebaceous glands
B Eccrine sweat glands
C Apocrine sweat glands
Correct Answer
D Hair follicles
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Mammary glands, found in the breasts and responsible for milk production, are modified apocrine sweat glands.

Hint

They share a common embryological origin with a specific type of sweat gland.

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