Which of the Following Is NOT True of Merocrine Sweat

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of merocrine sweat glands?

• A)They are also called eccrine sweat glands.
• B)Their ducts open into hair follicles.
• C)They cool the body through evaporation in response to stress and exercise.
• D)They excrete water, salt, and nitrogen wastes from the body.
• E)All of these are true of merocrine sweat glands.

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