Glands that produce watery sweat and help regulate body temperature are found all over the body, with a higher concentration on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. Which gland type is this?

• A. Sweat Glands
• B. Sebaceous Glands
• C. Apocrine Glands
• D. Ceruminous Glands

Answer: (A)

Watery sweat that helps regulate body temperature comes from sweat glands. These glands are spread across the skin, with many on the palms and soles, and they open directly onto the skin surface through pores. The watery secretion evaporates and cools the body, which is exactly what these glands do. Sebaceous glands produce oily sebum for lubrication, not cooling. Apocrine glands secrete a thicker fluid in hair-bearing areas like the armpits and groin and are not primarily for thermoregulation. Ceruminous glands make ear wax in the ear canal. So, the glands described are sweat glands.