Which of the following represents a difference between eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands?

a. Eccrine sweat glands begin to function at puberty, while apocrine sweat glands function throughout life.

b. Eccrine sweat glands use exocytosis to secrete their product, while apocrine sweat glands do not.

c. Eccrine sweat glands are located deeper in the dermis than apocrine sweat glands.

d. The secretions of apocrine sweat glands contain more fat and protein than do the secretions of eccrine sweat glands.

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Cristian Peterson

12 April, 12:28

Which of the following represents a difference between eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands?

a. Eccrine sweat glands begin to function at puberty, while apocrine sweat glands function throughout life.

b. Eccrine sweat glands use exocytosis to secrete their product, while apocrine sweat glands do not.

c. Eccrine sweat glands are located deeper in the dermis than apocrine sweat glands.

d. The secretions of apocrine sweat glands contain more fat and protein than do the secretions of eccrine sweat glands.

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Mckee · Answer 1

The answer is D.

Explanation:

Apocrine sweat glands secretions contain fat and protein more so than eccrine gland secretions. Apocrine glands are located in the groin and in the armpits because they are normally associated with the hair follicles present in these areas and are responsible for the foul odour of the sweat in these parts of the body. Apocrine sweat glands also become fully active during puberty as a result of the action of the hormones that are released as we become adults.