A patient is experiencing a problem with the eccrine sweat glands. Because of this structural problem, the nurse realizes that which function will be affected in this patient?
1. regulation of body temperature
2. regulation of body heat by excretion of perspiration
3. sebum secretion
4. sexual scent gland
Correct Answer: 2
The dermis regulates body temperature by dilating and constricting capillaries. The eccrine sweat glands regulate body heat by excreting perspiration. Sebaceous (oil) glands secrete sebum, which lubricates the skin and hair and plays a role in killing bacteria. The apocrine sweat glands are a remnant of sexual scent glands.
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