The sweat glands and___ trigger the formation of pimples at puberty.

sebaceous glands

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lacrimal glands

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adrenal glands

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none of these

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The correct option is A sebaceous glands
At the onset of puberty, the sweat glands and sebaceous glands enter into extreme activity. They secrete sebum which then accumulates on the skin and gives rise to pimples.

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