An exocrine gland has two parts,
A)a duct and a basement membrane.
B)a basement membrane and a goblet cell.
C)a brush border and a glandular portion.
D)an acinus and a brush border.
E)a duct and a secretory portion.

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An exocrine gland is a gland that releases its secretions outside the epithelial layer through a duct. It has two parts - a duct and a secretory portion. The secretory portion is responsible for producing the substance to be secreted, while the duct is responsible for transporting the secretory product to the target organ. Choice E is the best choice as it correctly identifies the two components of an exocrine gland.

An Exocrine Gland Has Two Parts