The two groups of sweat glands in the skin are ________.
A) sebaceous and eccrine
B) apocrine and endocrine
C) holocrine and endocrine
D) eccrine and apocrine
E) adrenal and holocrine

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The two groups of sweat glands in the skin are eccrine and apocrine. Eccrine sweat glands are found all over the body and secrete a watery sweat to help regulate body temperature. Apocrine sweat glands are located in specific areas, such as the armpits and genital region, and secrete a thicker, milky sweat that can be a source of body odor when it combines with bacteria on the skin.

The Two Groups of Sweat Glands in the Skin Are