Accessory Structures - Glands in the Skin

What are the types of exocrine glands?

Sebaceous and sweat

What are the types of sebaceous glands?

typical and sebaceous follicles

What are the types of sweat glands?

Apocrine and eccrine

What are the type of apocrine sweat glands?

mammary and ceruminous

What are the function of sebaceous glands?

to secrete sebum for lubrication purposes and to inhibit bacterial growth

Where are apocrine sweat glands located?

the armpit area, groin, and nipples

Which sweat gland is largely influenced by hormones?

Apocrine

Myoepithelial cells

specialized epithelial cells located between the gland cells and the underlying basal lamina; contractions squeeze the gland and discharge the accumulated secretions

What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?

pheromone production

Where are eccrine sweat glands located?

all over the body; concentrated in the palms and soles

What is the function of eccrine glands?

to secrete for thermoregulation purposes, to excrete water and electrolytes, and for protection by diluting harmful chemicals and discouraging the growth of harmful microorganisms

What system is responsible for controlling glandular secretions?

the autonomic nervous system

Ceruminous glands

secrete waxy cerumen into the external ear canal

Mammary glands

specialized glands for milk production