Question

Give the location of the apocrine glands and their function, and describe the type of fluid they produce.

A. Axillary and genital regions, produce sweat, watery fluid
B. Face, produce sebum, oily fluid
C. Palms and soles, produce wax, sticky fluid
D. Scalp, produce pigment, colored fluid

Answer 1

Apocrine glands are found in the axillary and genital areas, producing a fatty sweat that can lead to body odor when broken down by bacteria, and contribute to the human pheromone response.

Step-by-step explanation:

The apocrine glands are located in the axillary (armpit) and genital regions of the body. They are responsible for producing a thicker, fatty kind of sweat as opposed to the watery sweat produced by eccrine glands. The fluid produced by apocrine glands includes water, salts, and organic compounds, which can be broken down by local bacteria, leading to body odor. This process is a form of apocrine secretion, which involves the release of the apical portion of the cell along with its secretory contents. These glands play a role in the human pheromone response and are controlled by both nervous and hormonal signals.