GENERAL HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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Apocrine glands are a type of sudoriferous gland that are found in the axilla (arm pit), areola of breats and the
A
anus
B
forehead
C
lips
D
eye lids
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The apoeccrine type of sweat gland, found in the armpits and perianal area, has ducts that open to the surface of the skin. The apoeccrine glands are thought to be the result of development from the eccrine glands during puberty, and may account for up to 50% of all axillary glands.

Detailed explanation-2: -Eccrine sweat glands occur over most of the body and open directly onto the skin’s surface. Apocrine glands open into the hair follicle, leading to the surface of the skin. Apocrine glands develop in areas with many hair follicles, such as on the scalp, armpits and groin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Apocrine glands are found regularly in the axilla, anogenital region, the areola and nipple of the female breast, the eyelids (Moll’s glands), and the external auditory canal. They are sometimes found in the skin of the scalp and the face.

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