sweat glands chap 5

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eccrine (merocrine) glands

most numerous

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eccrine (merocrine) glands location

a lot on palms, soles, and forehead

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eccrine (merocrine) glands ducts

open to a pore on the skins surface

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eccrine (merocrine) glands thermoregulation

sympathetic NS control

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eccrine (merocrine) glands secrete sweat

99% water, 1% salts, vitamin c, & antibodies, dermcidin, and metabolic waste 

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Apocrine (merocrine) glands location

axillary & anogenital regions; larger than eccrine glands

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Apocrine (merocrine) glands ducts

empty into hair follicles

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Apocrine (merocrine) glands functions

begins functioning at puberty, unknown function, possible sexual sweat glands

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Apocrine (merocrine) glands secrete sweat

includes proteins and fatty substances; milky or yellowish color; odorless until bacteria

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ceruminous

earwax