Mira Dry is a cosmetic procedure where the underarm areas are microwaved. After this procedure, patients notice a drastic reduction in both the usual foul smell of body odor and wetness from regular sweating. Hair structures remain unaffected. According to these results, what structures must be damaged?
A. Eccrine sweat glands and sebaceous glands
B. Eccrine and apocrine sweat glands
C. Sebaceous glands
D. Eccrine sweat glands
Answer: B
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