This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: General, Subject name: Skin
Bromhidrosis affect which gland - 
Select and explain. 
A. Eccrine sweat gland, B. Apocrine sw'eat gland, C. Both eccrine and apocrine sweat gland, D. None of the above
C: Both eccrine and apocrine sweat gland
Answer: C: Both eccrine and apocrine sweat gland 
Explanation: Ans. is C. Both eccrine and apocrine sweat gland Osmidrosis or bromhidrosis: Hyperhidrosis-eccrine Osmihidrosis - apocrine Brimhidrosis - both o It is defined by a foul odor of the sweat. o This is mainly due to a water-rich environment that supports bacteria, which is caused by an abnormal increase in perspiration (Hyperhydrosis). Bromhydrisis-hyperhydrosis+offensive odour I.e both features of exocrine and apocrine glands.