Which factors can be used to differentiate between eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands?
A) Location in the body
B) Substance secreted
C) Life stage of function
D) All of the choices are correct.

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Eccrine sweat glands are found all over the body and produce a watery sweat, functioning throughout life from shortly after birth. Apocrine sweat glands are located in specific areas like the armpits and groin, secrete a thicker substance, and become active during puberty. Thus, location, substance secreted, and life stage of function can all differentiate between the two.

Which Factors Can Be Used to Differentiate Between Eccrine Sweat