The Sebaceous,apocrine,and Eccrine Glands are _____ Glands

Question

The sebaceous,apocrine,and eccrine glands are _____ glands.
A) sweat
B) endocrine
C) sebum-secreting
D) exocrine

Accepted Answer

The sebaceous, apocrine, and eccrine glands are all exocrine glands, meaning they secrete substances onto the surface of the skin or into hair follicles. They are not sweat glands or endocrine glands, which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum, apocrine glands secrete a thicker, odorless fluid in areas like the armpits and groin, and eccrine glands secrete sweat to help regulate body temperature.