ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site apocrine gland Apocrine gland. Image: © Procter and Gamble One of two types of sweat-producing gland that occur in human skin, the other being eccrine glands. Apocrine glands are restricted mainly to the armpits and groin. In response to sex and stress stimuli, they secrete a liquid which is readily decomposed by bacteria giving rise to odor. The apocrine glands become very active with the onset of puberty. Related category    • ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP