Sweat gland
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In humans, there are four kinds of sudoriferous or sweat glands which differ greatly in both the composition of the sweat and its purpose.
- eccrine glands - sweat (normal sweat used in temperature control)
- apocrine glands - sweat,fats,proteins (slightly more viscous sweat)
- ceruminous glands - ear wax (modified sweat)
- mammary glands - milk (modified sweat)
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Integumentary system | |
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| Structures | Skin • Sweat glands • Sebaceous glands • Hair (Hair follicle) • Nails • Scale |
| Layers | Cutis: Epidermis (Stratum corneum, Stratum lucidum, Stratum granulosum, Stratum spinosum, Stratum germinativum/basale) • Dermis Subcutaneous tissue |
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