Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Entry Exam
Which glands of the skin produce a thin, watery secretion?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Eccrine glands are the correct answer. These glands produce a thin, watery secretion known as sweat. The primary function of eccrine glands is to regulate body temperature by releasing sweat that evaporates and cools the body. Sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance, apocrine glands release a thicker secretion, and endocrine glands are responsible for hormone secretion.