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

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Apocrine glands are primarily involved in sexual signaling, which is under the influence of androgens, particularly in adult males. These glands release pheromones, which can attract potential mates. Cooling the body is primarily the function of eccrine glands. Apocrine glands are not involved in keeping hair from falling out or strengthening melanin in the skin.

Since Apocrine Glands Are Almost Inactive Until Puberty, They May