Apocrine glands, which begin to function at puberty under hormonal influence, seem to play little role in thermoregulation. Where would we find these glands in the human body?
A) in all body regions and buried deep in the dermis
B) beneath the flexure lines in the body
C) in the axillary and anogenital area
D) in the palms of the hands and soles of the feet

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Apocrine glands are found in the axillary and anogenital area, which corresponds with their association with hair follicles in these areas. They are not found in all body regions, beneath flexure lines, or in the palms and soles.

Apocrine Glands, Which Begin to Function at Puberty Under Hormonal