Which gland responds to stimulation from the autonomic nervous system?

The eccrine gland is the correct choice as it is a type of sweat gland that is directly influenced by the autonomic nervous system. Eccrine glands are responsible for thermoregulation and are distributed widely across the body, especially on the palms, soles of the feet, and forehead. When the body becomes hot, the autonomic nervous system activates these glands to produce sweat, which aids in cooling the body through evaporation.

In contrast, the apocrine gland, which is primarily associated with scent and activated during stress or emotional responses, is also influenced by the autonomic nervous system but does not play a role in thermoregulation like the eccrine gland. The thyroid gland’s primary function is related to metabolism and hormone production, and while it is regulated by the endocrine system, it does not respond directly to autonomic stimuli. The adrenal gland produces hormones such as adrenaline in response to stress, but it is not categorized as a gland that responds to autonomic signals in the same way that eccrine glands do for temperature regulation.