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Which adnexal structure is responsible for thermoregulation through sweating?

  1. Sebaceous gland
  2. Hair follicle
  3. Eccrine sweat gland
  4. Apocrine gland
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Correct answer: Eccrine sweat gland

Eccrine sweat glands are widely distributed and regulate body temperature by producing sweat. They play a key role in thermoregulation.

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