The cells found in sweat glands that function to force sweat out of the gland are called
A)neuroepithelial cells.
B)stratified columnar cells.
C)transitional cells.
D)myoepithelial cells.
E)None of the answers are correct.

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Myoepithelial cells are specialized muscle-like cells found in sweat glands that contract to force sweat out of the gland and onto the skin's surface. Neuroepithelial cells are found in the olfactory epithelium and are involved in detecting odors. Stratified columnar cells are found in some tissues, but not in sweat glands. Transitional cells are found in the urinary system, not in sweat glands.

The Cells Found in Sweat Glands That Function to Force