Merocrine sweat glands
A) are most common in the axillary and inguinal regions of the body.
B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
C) respond only in times of stress.
D) are active only in areas of dense hair.
E) are absent in the palms and soles.

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Merocrine sweat glands are most numerous on the palms and soles, but are present throughout the body. They respond primarily to elevated body temperature, and play an important role in the regulation of body temperature through sweating. They are not specific to times of stress and are not dependent on the presence of hair.

Merocrine Sweat Glands