Which of the Following Statements About Sweat Glands is NOT

Question

Which of the following statements about sweat glands is NOT true?
A) Sweat glands are derived from the epidermis.
B) Sweat glands are important in thermoregulation.
C) Sweat glands produce anti-microbial compounds.
D) Sweat glands produce sebum.
E) None of these.

Accepted Answer

Sweat glands produce sweat, which is primarily water, salts, and some waste products, not sebum. Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands, which are associated with hair follicles, not sweat glands.