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The Integumentary System
Glands
A diagrammatic sectional view of the skin (magnified). Sweat gland labeled as "sudoriferous
gland" at center right.
Sweat Glands
In humans, there are two kinds of sweat glands which differ greatly in both the composition of the
sweat and its purpose: Also "click" here"How are body Sweats" to see a short movie on sweat glands.
Eccrine
Eccrine sweat glands are distributed over the entire body surface but are particularly abundant on
the palms of hands, soles of feet, and on the forehead. These produce sweat that is composed chiefly of
water with various salts. These glands are used for body temperature regulation.
Eccrine sweat glands are coiled tubular glands derived from the outer layer of skin but extending
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