Of the sweat glands, the _____ glands are most abundant in the axillae and genital areas

a. eccrine
b. apocrine
c. sebaceous
d. subcutaneous


ANS: B
The apocrine sweat glands are located in the axillae, scalp, face, abdomen, and genital areas. The eccrine sweat glands are distributed over the body, with the greatest numbers in the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead. Neither sebaceous nor subcutaneous glands are located in the axillae and genital areas.

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