The increased activity of which gland in adolescence makes the body smelly?

Thyroid gland

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Sweat gland

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Sebaceous gland

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Salivary gland

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Solution

The correct option is B
Sweat gland

The increased activity of sweat gland in adolescents causes the problem of increased sweating. Bacteria act on this sweat to produce foul smell. Hence it is important for adolescents to take proper cleanliness measures to prevent body odor.

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