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SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q60

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What is the primary function of the eccrine glands?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. To produce sweat.

eccrine glands
  • Eccrine glands are the major sweat glands of the human body.
  • Eccrine glands are active in thermoregulation from water evaporation of sweat secreted by the glands on the body surface.
  • Thus, Eccrine glands have primary functions: Thermoregulation: sweat cools the surface of the skin and reduces body temperature.
  • Excretion: eccrine sweat gland secretion can provide a significant excretory route for water and electrolytes.