Holocrine secretion
A) results from the exocytosis of protein-rich vesicles.
B) involves the bursting of the glandular epithelial cell.
C) differentiates the products of ceruminous and mammary glands from other sweat glands.
D) produces a lipid-rich product that can be metabolized by bacteria.

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Holocrine secretion involves the disintegration of entire glandular epithelial cells, releasing their contents, which is characteristic of sebaceous glands.

Holocrine Secretion