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Which type of gland is largely confined to the axillary and genital areas?
Which type of gland is largely confined to the axillary and genital areas?
- Apocrine glands (correct)
- Merocrine glands
- Holocrine glands
- Eccrine glands
What substances are contained in the secretion of apocrine glands?
What substances are contained in the secretion of apocrine glands?
- Hormones and enzymes
- Water and salts
- Fatty acids and proteins (correct)
- Antibodies and antigens
Which gland type begins to function during puberty under the influence of androgens?
Which gland type begins to function during puberty under the influence of androgens?
- Merocrine glands
- Holocrine glands
- Eccrine glands
- Apocrine glands (correct)
What causes the unpleasant odor associated with apocrine gland secretions?
What causes the unpleasant odor associated with apocrine gland secretions?
Which mode of secretion involves the secretion of entire cytoplasmic materials with remnants of dead cells?
Which mode of secretion involves the secretion of entire cytoplasmic materials with remnants of dead cells?
In which regions are apocrine glands distributed?
In which regions are apocrine glands distributed?
What is responsible for the toughness of the dermis?
What is responsible for the toughness of the dermis?
Which skin receptor is responsible for light touch?
Which skin receptor is responsible for light touch?
Where are sebaceous glands NOT found?
Where are sebaceous glands NOT found?
Which cutaneous gland produces sebum?
Which cutaneous gland produces sebum?
What causes acne?
What causes acne?
Which skin receptor is responsible for warmth/heat?
Which skin receptor is responsible for warmth/heat?
What is the function of arrector pili muscles?
What is the function of arrector pili muscles?
Where is the growth zone of a hair follicle located?
Where is the growth zone of a hair follicle located?
What does the hair bulb matrix primarily consist of?
What does the hair bulb matrix primarily consist of?
Which structure serves as a sensitive mechanoreceptor for touch sensation related to hair?
Which structure serves as a sensitive mechanoreceptor for touch sensation related to hair?
What is the main role of dermal papilla in the hair follicle?
What is the main role of dermal papilla in the hair follicle?
What is the function of Pacinian Corpuscles in relation to hair follicles?
What is the function of Pacinian Corpuscles in relation to hair follicles?
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