Which type of sweat glands secrete a pale sweat, which do not play significant role in cooling?

Exocrine

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Apocrine

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Holocrine

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Endocrine

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Solution

The correct option is A Apocrine
Apocrine sweat glands are mostly limited to the axilla (armpits) and perianal areas in humans. They are not significant for cooling in humans, but are the sole effective sweat glands in hoofed animals, such as the camels, donkeys, horses, and cattle.

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