Merocrine Sweat Glands

question 23

Multiple Choice

Merocrine sweat glands

• A) are most common in the axillary and inguinal regions of the body.
• B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
• C) respond only in times of stress.
• D) are active only in areas of dense hair.
• E) are absent in the palms and soles.

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Definitions:

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, overseeing both voluntary actions and involuntary responses.

Axon

A nerve fiber that conducts electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body, facilitating communication with other neurons or muscles.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibers, aiding in the rapid transmission of electrical signals.

Neural Messages

Neural messages are electrochemical signals transmitted along neurons, enabling communication within the nervous system.