Eccrine and apocrine glands mature during adolescence. These glands cause:
a. increased interest in sexuality and finding a mate
b. a darkening and toughening of the skin in males
c. the breasts to enlarge and the nipples to darken
d. increased amounts of, and a distinct odor to, perspiration
D
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A Incorrect. The maturation of the eccrine and apocrine glands is not associated with an increased interest in sexuality or finding a mate.
B Incorrect. It is not associated with the darkening or toughening of the skin in males.
C Incorrect. The enlargement of the breasts and darkening of the nipples are not associated with the maturation of the eccrine and apocrine glands.
D Correct. The maturation of the eccrine and apocrine glands leads to increased amounts of and a distinct odor to perspiration.
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