Asked by Nizam Qutubuddin on Jun 14, 2024
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Which of the following are the two types of sudoriferous (sweat) glands?
A) mammary and sebaceous
B) eccrine and apocrine
C) mammary and merocrine
D) sebaceous and merocrine
Sudoriferous Glands
Glands located under the skin that produce sweat as part of the body's cooling mechanism.
Eccrine
Referring to eccrine sweat glands, which are responsible for regulating body temperature through sweat secretion.
Apocrine
A type of gland that releases some of its cellular material along with its secretions, commonly found in areas like the underarms and pubic region.
- Determine the varieties and roles of glands connected to the skin.
Verified Answer
MM
Morghan ManuelJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The two types of sweat glands are eccrine and apocrine. Mammary glands produce milk, sebaceous glands produce oil, and merocrine glands are another name for eccrine glands.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the varieties and roles of glands connected to the skin.