Question

What is the function of the pores in the skin?

• A. To secrete sweat
• B. To produce sweat
• C. To produce hairs
• D. All the above

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

• Sweat glands are located deep within the skin and primarily regulate temperature.
• The two main types of sweat glands are eccrine sweat glands and apocrine sweat glands. Sweat pores allow for sweat to travel from the sudoriferous glands (sweat glands) to the surface of the skin.
• The eccrine glands produce most of your sweat.
• The apocrine glands in your armpits and groin produce a thicker and oilier type of sweat that is prone to causing body odour. Hence, the function of the pores in the skin To secrete sweat.

So, the correct answer is 'To secrete sweat'.