Q150 / 200 · NEET 2023 (Manipur) · Zoology

Given below are two statements: Statement I: Goblet cells are unicellular glands. Statement II : Earwax is the secretion of exocrine gland. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  • Correct answer
    A
    Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  • B
    Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  • C
    Statement I is true but Statement II is false
  • D
    Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Solution

Option (1) is the answer because some of the columnar or cuboidal cells get specialised for secretion and are called glandular epithelium. Goblet cells of alimentary canal is are examples of unicellular glands. Exocrine glands secrete mucus, saliva, earwax, oil, milk, digestive enzymes and other cell products. So, both the statements I and II are correct.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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