Apocrine Glands,which Begin to Function at Puberty Under Hormonal Influence,seem

question 39

Multiple Choice

Apocrine glands,which begin to function at puberty under hormonal influence,seem to play little role in thermoregulation.Where would we find these glands in the human body?

• A)in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet
• B)beneath the flexure lines in the body
• C)in all body regions and buried deep in the dermis
• D)in the axillary and anogenital area

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