The sweat glands that become active at puberty are the _____ sweat glands.
A) merocrine
B) apocrine
C) holocrine
D) endocrine

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Apocrine sweat glands become active at puberty and secrete a thicker and more odoriferous sweat due to the presence of lipids and proteins which bacteria on the skin can break down, causing body odor. Merocrine sweat glands, on the other hand, are active throughout life and secrete a watery sweat to regulate body temperature. Holocrine glands secrete their products by rupturing the entire cell and are not involved in sweat production. Endocrine glands secrete hormones into the bloodstream and are not involved in sweat production.

The Sweat Glands That Become Active at Puberty Are the _____