Question

The ____________ gland is situated superficially where as __________ is in deep dermis.

• A. Eccrine
• B. Apocrine

Answer 1

Eccrine and apocrine :

1. Sweat glands are of two types, Eccrine and apocrine.
2. An eccrine sweat gland produces hypotonic sweat for the process of thermoregulation. It is found superficially all over the surface of the skin, abundantly on the hand’s palms, forehead, and soles of the feet.
3. The second type is the apocrine sweat gland which is typically linked with hair follicles in areas with dense hair and is deeply seated in the skin.

Final answer: The Eccrine gland is situated superficially whereas the Apocrine is in the deep dermis.