What is the primary function of the eccrine glands ........

Static GK (CPO) General Science

What is the primary function of the eccrine glands?

To produce growth hormones

To produce colour of the skin

To produce sweat

To produce body hair

- Option 1: To produce growth hormones

- Growth hormones are actually produced by the pituitary gland, not eccrine glands.

- Option 2: To produce colour of the skin

- The color of the skin is primarily determined by melanin, produced by melanocytes in the skin.

- Option 3: To produce sweat

- This is the correct answer. Eccrine glands are primarily responsible for producing sweat. They help regulate body temperature and excrete waste.

- Option 4: To produce body hair

- Hair is produced by hair follicles, not eccrine glands.

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