Question

In which of the following parts of the human body are sweat glands absent?

• A. Scalp
• B. Armpits
• C. Lips
• D. Palms

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Lips

The correct option is C:

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Sweat glands are small tubular structures of the skin that produce sweat. They are also known as sudoriferous or sudoriferous glands.
2. Exocrine glands, such as sweat glands, generate and exude substances onto an epithelial surface through a duct.
3. Sweat consists mostly of water, but it also contains salts. Its main function is to keep the body temperature in check. When the water in perspiration evaporates, the skin's surface cools.
4. Sweat glands are located all over the body, although they are concentrated on the forehead, armpits, palms, and soles of the feet.
5. Sweat gland are not found in lips.

Explanation of the incorrect option;

Option A:

Sweat glands are present in the scalp.

Option B:

Sweat glands are present in armpits.

Option D:

Sweat glands are present in palms.

Final answer: Sweat glands are absent in lips.