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Unit 2-Chapter 6
Glands of the skin
| TYPE/DESC | FUNCTION | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Sebaceous glands Groups of specialized epithelial cells | Keep hair soft, pliable, waterproof | Near or connected to hair follicles, everywhere but on palms and soles |
| Merocrine sweat glands Abundant sweat glands with odorless secretion | Lower body temperature | Originate in deep dermis or subcutaneous layer and open to surface on forehead, neck, and back |
| Apocrine sweat glands Less numerous sweat glands with secretions that develop odors | Wet skin during pain, fear, emotional upset, and sexual arousal | Near hair follicles in armpit and groin |
| Ceruminous glands Modified sweat glands | Secrete ear wax | External acoustic meatus |
| Mammary glands Modified sweat glands | Secrete milk | Breasts |