Human Anatomy and Physiology: Hair and Vitamin D
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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?

  • In the armpits
  • In the genitalia
  • In the palms and soles (correct)
  • In the face

    • 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?

    <p>Emotional stress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of glands become active at puberty due to the influence of sex hormones?

    <p>Apocrine sweat glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do apocrine sweat glands open into?

    <p>Hair follicles in the armpits and genitalia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main component of the nail?

    <p>Keratin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the part of the nail that is covered by skin?

    <p>Nail root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cuticle?

    <p>Extending onto the nail body and nail root</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the secretion of apocrine sweat glands when it is released quickly?

    <p>It breaks down by bacterial action, giving body odor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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