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Grade 12th passBotany

Can you give more details of ‘Glandsof Moll’ especially about it being an apocrine gland ?

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8 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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8 Years ago
The function of the human gland of Moll of the eyelid is not exactly known. They are modified sweat glands that opens between adjacent eyelashes. they are known to secrete lipid layer of tear film in apocrine fashion.( Pinching of the apical part )554-734_ac01g049.jpg