Since apocrine glands are almost inactive until puberty, they may function primarily in
A) strengthening melanin in the skin.
B) keeping hair from falling out.
C) cooling the body.
D) sexual signalling, under the influence of androgens.

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Apocrine glands become active during puberty and are thought to play a role in sexual signaling due to their secretion of pheromones, which are influenced by androgens.

Since Apocrine Glands Are Almost Inactive Until Puberty, They May