Eccrine sweat glands
A) are most common in the axilla and groin.
B) respond primarily to elevated body temperature.
C) respond only in times of stress.
D) are active only in areas of dense hair.
E) all of the above

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Eccrine sweat glands primarily respond to elevated body temperature in order to help regulate body temperature and cool the body through the evaporation of sweat. They are found throughout the body, not just in the axilla and groin, and respond to a variety of stimuli, including exercise and fever. They are also active in areas without dense hair, such as the palms and soles of the feet.

Eccrine Sweat Glands