Sweat is secreted by
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eccrine and apocrine glands in the skin. Eccrine glands are distributed all over the body and produce most of the sweat, which is mostly composed of water and electrolytes. Apocrine glands are located in areas with a higher density of hair follicles, such as the armpits and groin, and produce a thicker, milky sweat that can be broken down by bacteria to cause body odor.