SWEAT GLANDS

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genes expressing in SWEAT GLANDS
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Origin: epidermis

ECCRINE SWEAT GLANDS

Location: over entire body surface except for the lips and part of the external genitalia

Function: regulation of body temperature

Composition: simple coiled tubular gland lining with simple pseudostratified epithelium

Cells:

Function: production of the watery component of the sweat

Function: production of the glycoprotein substances

Function: contraction

Function: formation the wall of duct

APOCRINE SWEAT GLANDS

Location: associate with hair follicle limited to the axilla, areola and nipple of the mammary gland, external genitalia, ceruminous glands of the ear canal and glands of Moll of the eyelid

Composition: simple coiled tubular gland lining with simple columnar epithelium

Cells:

Function: secretion that contains protein, carbohydrate, ammonia, and lipid.

Function: contraction

Function: formation the wall of duct