Asked by Ashley Salesman on May 25, 2024
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Most ________ (sweat) glands are located in the dermis of skin and are of two types: eccrine and apocrine.
Sweat Glands
Specialized glands in the skin that produce sweat as part of the body's mechanism for regulating temperature.
Eccrine
Referring to eccrine sweat glands, which produce sweat that is mostly water, helping to cool the body through evaporation.
Apocrine
Glands that release their secretions by shedding parts of the cell, found primarily in the underarms and groin area, associated with scent and sweat production.
- Comprehend the anatomy and purpose of dermal glands.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the anatomy and purpose of dermal glands.