Eccrine glands: These are a type of sudoriferous gland that produces a watery sweat, primarily involved in cooling the body.
Apocrine glands: Another type of sudoriferous gland, found mainly in the armpit and genital areas, which secretes a thicker sweat that contributes to body odor when broken down by bacteria.
Thermoregulation:The process by which the body maintains its core internal temperature within a narrow range despite external temperature changes