Chapter 4.2, Problem 4CYU

Summary Introduction

To review:

The gland type, merocrine or holocrine, that would have the highest rate of cell division and the reason behind it.

Introduction:

Glands secrete certain compounds or products known as the secretions. A secretion is an aqueous fluid usually containing proteins. Glands are classified on two sets of traits: (a) place where they are released, also called endocrine glands and (b) number of cells—glands might be unicellular or multicellular.