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Differentiate between Merocrine, Apocrine and Holocrine glands.

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution: 1. **Definition of Glands**: Glands are specialized structures in the body that produce and secrete substances such as hormones, enzymes, or other fluids. 2. **Merocrine Glands**: - **Secretion Mechanism**: In merocrine glands, secretion occurs via exocytosis. The secretory vesicles release their contents without any loss of cellular material. - **Cellular Integrity**: The glandular cells remain intact and are not damaged during the secretion process. - **Examples**: Salivary glands and sweat glands are typical examples of merocrine glands. ...
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MODERN PUBLICATION-STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION IN ANIMALS-REVISION EXERCISES (short Answer Questions)
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  3. Differentiate between Merocrine, Apocrine and Holocrine glands.

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  4. Differentiate between tendon and ligament.

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  5. Differentiate between fibro-cartilage and elastic cartilage.

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  6. How do axon and dendron differ from each other?

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  7. Give the position and function of bipolar neurons.

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  8. What are nephridia? Mention the types of nephridia in earthworm?

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  9. What are ommatidia? Define mosaic vision of cockroach.

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  10. Which type of mouth parts are found in cockroach? Name the components ...

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  11. Define metameric segmentation. Where does it occur?

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  12. Define tracheal intercom. Why is the respiratory system of cockroach m...

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  13. What is Bidder's canal? Give its function.

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  14. What happens when human RBCs are placed in 0.2% NaCl solution?

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  15. Give two differences between striated and non-striated muscles.

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  16. Give the scientific name of earthworm. What is vermicomposting?

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  17. Give scientific name of Indian frog. Give two differences between frog...

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  18. List various characteristics of epithelial tissue.

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  19. Explain the structure of stratified keratinised squamous epithelium .

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  20. Distinguish between: (i) Single-unit smooth muscle and multi-unit s...

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