Which of the following glands respond to higher body temperature and release water to the skin surface?

Sebaceous glands

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Sweat glands

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Apocrine glands

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Ceruminous glands

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Solution

The correct option is B
Sweat glands

A small gland that secretes sweat, located in the dermis of the skin is called sweat gland. They respond to higher body temperature and release sweat to the skin surface. They help in regulating body temperature.

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