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Question
what is the type of secretion produced by apocrine sweat glands?
water and salt
sebum (an oily secretion)
sweat + proteins and fatty substances
sweat
Brief Explanations
Apocrine sweat glands produce sweat that contains proteins and fatty substances. These glands are larger than eccrine sweat glands and are mainly found in areas like the armpits and groin. When the sweat from apocrine glands is broken down by bacteria on the skin, it can cause body odor.
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Sweat + proteins and fatty substances