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Exocrine Glands
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specific anatomic part (1966),specific animal (1966) |
Exocrine Glands Categories.
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Mammary Glands, Animal - MAMMARY GLANDS in the non-human MAMMALS. |
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Sebaceous Glands - Small, sacculated organs found within the DERMIS. Each gland has a single duct that emerges from a cluster of oval alveoli. Each alveolus consists of a transparent BASEMENT MEMBRANE enclosing epithelial cells. The ducts from most sebaceous glands open into a HAIR FOLLICLE, but some open on the general surface of the SKIN. Sebaceous glands secrete SEBUM. |
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Sweat Glands - Sweat-producing structures that are embedded in the DERMIS. Each gland consists of a single tube, a coiled body, and a superficial duct. |
Exocrine Glands Definitions and Terms
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