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What type of secretion do eccrine sweat glands produce?
What type of secretion do eccrine sweat glands produce?
- Thick and rich in organic substances
- Rich in electrolytes
- Mostly water with a few salts (correct)
- Only water
Where are eccrine glands most numerous?
Where are eccrine glands most numerous?
- In the armpits
- In the genitalia
- In the palms and soles (correct)
- In the face
What is the primary function of eccrine sweat glands?
What is the primary function of eccrine sweat glands?
- Thermal regulation (correct)
- Producing hormones
- Moisturizing the skin
- Excretion
What triggers the release of sweat in the palms, soles, armpits, and other places?
What triggers the release of sweat in the palms, soles, armpits, and other places?
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What type of glands become active at puberty due to the influence of sex hormones?
What type of glands become active at puberty due to the influence of sex hormones?
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Where do apocrine sweat glands open into?
Where do apocrine sweat glands open into?
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What is the main component of the nail?
What is the main component of the nail?
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What is the part of the nail that is covered by skin?
What is the part of the nail that is covered by skin?
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What is the function of the cuticle?
What is the function of the cuticle?
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What happens to the secretion of apocrine sweat glands when it is released quickly?
What happens to the secretion of apocrine sweat glands when it is released quickly?
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