What is another name for sudoriferous glands?

Sudoriferous glands, which are responsible for producing sweat, are also referred to as apocrine glands, particularly when discussing the types that are associated with body odor and located primarily in areas such as the armpits and groin. The sudoriferous glands include both apocrine and eccrine types, with eccrine glands being more common and distributed across the body for temperature regulation.

The other terms listed refer to different structures within the skin. Sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum) to lubricate the skin and hair. Melanocytes are the cells responsible for producing melanin, which gives skin its color and protects against UV radiation. Keratinocytes are the primary cells found in the outer layer of the skin, responsible for the production of keratin, a protein that creates a protective barrier.

Thus, recognizing that the question specifically pertains to the sweat-producing glands clarifies that the appropriate terminology would be associated with the apocrine type of sudoriferous glands, not the sebaceous glands.