accessory SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS

Question 1

sudoriferous glands

Answer 1

sweat glands

Question 2

eccrine (merocrine)

Answer 2

MOST COMMON
-controlled by nervous system
-directly onto surface through sweat pores
-produce sweat
-maintains body temp
-aids kidneys with eliminating metabolic wastes
-numerous on palms and soles

Question 3

apocrine

Answer 3

ACTIVE AT PUBERTY
-influenced by hormones
-open into hair follicle
-secretion: compounds metabolized by bacteria cause BODY ODOR
-axillae & genitalia
-do NOT regulate body temp