The ________ Glands in the Axilla Become Active at the Time

Question

The ________ glands in the axilla become active at the time of puberty.
A) ceruminous
B) apocrine sweat
C) merocrine sweat
D) sebaceous
E) axillary

Accepted Answer

Apocrine sweat glands in the axilla become active at the time of puberty. These glands secrete a thicker sweat that is broken down by bacteria to produce body odor. Ceruminous glands are found in the ear canal and produce earwax (cerumen). Merocrine sweat glands are the most numerous sweat glands in the body and are responsible for cooling the body. Sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oily substance that helps lubricate and protect the skin. Axillary is not a type of gland, but rather refers to the location in the armpit.