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in what layer do all of the glands of the skin originate in? and where are they located?
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Epidermal layer, located in the dermis
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What does exocrine gland mean?
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Secretes substances through ducts
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What does endocrine gland mean
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Secrete substances that go into the blood stream
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What are the 2 types of exocrine glands in the skin?
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1. Sweat/sudoriferous glands
2. Sebacious/oil glands |
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What are the 2 main functions of sweat glands?
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regulate body temp through perspiration, and aid in signaling and communication (pheromones)
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What do sweat glands secrete?
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excess H20, salt, and urea
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What are 2 other types of sweat glands?
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mammary, and ceruminous glands
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Where are Ceruminous glands found and what are they?
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Found in the external ear canal, they are modified sweat glands, secrete cerumen or ear wax.
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What do sebaceous glands secrete, and what is it?
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Sebum: waxy secretion on the surface of a air follicle to keep hair and skin supple.
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