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Which layer of the skin is primarily responsible for protecting against harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun?
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5. Integumentary System
Introduction to the Integumentary System
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What are the two types of sweat glands found in the integumentary system?
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Ceruminous and eccrine glands
B
Eccrine and apocrine glands
C
Mammary and sebaceous glands
D
Sebaceous and ceruminous glands
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Begin by understanding the role of sweat glands in the integumentary system, which is responsible for regulating body temperature and excreting waste products through sweat.
Identify the two main types of sweat glands: eccrine glands and apocrine glands. Eccrine glands are distributed throughout most of the body and are primarily involved in thermoregulation by secreting a watery sweat.
Apocrine glands are found in specific areas such as the armpits and groin. They secrete a thicker sweat that can be influenced by hormonal changes and emotional stress.
Differentiate these sweat glands from other gland types in the integumentary system, such as sebaceous glands, which secrete sebum to lubricate the skin, and ceruminous glands, which produce earwax.
Recognize that mammary glands are specialized glands for milk production and are not classified as sweat glands, while sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles and not involved in sweat production.
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