Question

Which of the following glands is correctly paired with its secretion?

a. Apocrine sweat glands/ secretion that, when released, has an odor with a possible pheromone function in humans
b. Eccrine glands/ sticky barrier that prevents foreign bodies and insects from entering the ears
c. Ceruminous glands/ oil that moisturizes hair and skin
d. Sebaceous glands/ production of sweat necessary for evaporative cooling

Answer 1

Apocrine sweat glands are correctly paired with the secretion that has an odor with a possible pheromone function in humans.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct pairing of a gland and its secretion is:

a. Apocrine sweat glands - secretes sweat that, when released, has an odor with a possible pheromone function in humans.

Eccrine glands, on the other hand, secrete a watery sweat that helps regulate body temperature. Ceruminous glands produce cerumen, or earwax, which helps moisturize the ear canal.

Sebaceous glands produce sebum, an oily substance that moisturizes the hair and skin.