Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 11, Problem 4.4A
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There are two types of sweat glands; merocrine and apocrine glands. Merocrine sweat glands, the most numerous types produce perspiration that serves primarily to cool the body.Apocrine sweat glands respond especially to stress and sexual stimulation.
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Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
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