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The apocrine sweat glands become active during puberty. They release a sweat that is very oily. This oil is degraded by bacteria that is normally present on the skin and gives off the typical "sweaty smell".

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Which type of gland is not active in childhood but becomes active in puberty?

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Become more active at puberty?

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Yes. Changes to the body during Puberty have many effects. Sweating is more active along with growth, muscles and sexual organs.


Which gland starts the process of puberty?

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Which endocrine gland causes the process of puberty to begin?

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The pituitary gland starts puberty. This signals the testies and adrenals to produce more hormones.


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Gland may control biorhythms in some animals and control the onset of puberty in humans?

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What part of the integumentary system become active at puberty?

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