34 Questions
Which type of glands produce a waxy secretion called cerumen?
Ceruminous glands
What is the function of mammary glands?
To produce milk
Where are ceruminous glands found?
In the external auditory meatus
What is the structure of simple coiled tubular glands?
Compound tubuloacinar
What regulates the secretion of compound tubuloacinar glands?
Hormones
What is the function of sweat glands?
To produce sweat
What is the main secretion of ceruminous glands?
Cerumen
Which glands are modified sweat glands?
Ceruminous glands
Where is the barrier against foreign bodies provided by ceruminous glands located?
In the external auditory meatus
Which type of glands produce sebum onto the epidermal surface?
Sebaceous glands
Where are sebaceous glands absent?
Palms and soles
What is the composition of sebum?
Triglycerides, cholesterol, proteins, and salts
Which type of glands start working soon after birth?
Eccrine sweat glands
What do eccrine sweat glands excrete?
Water, salts, uric acid, urea, ammonia
Where are apocrine sweat glands found?
Armpit, groin, breast areola, pigmented skin around the anus, bearded regions in male face
What do apocrine sweat glands secrete?
Oily substances containing lipids, proteins, and steroids
What are the functions of sweat glands?
Thermoregulation, excretion of urea, uric acid, and ammonia
Which type of glands produce an oily substance containing lipids, proteins, and steroids?
Sebaceous glands
What is the main function of sebum produced by sebaceous glands?
Protection against dehydration
Where are sebaceous glands absent in the body?
Palms and soles
Which type of sweat glands start working soon after birth?
Eccrine or merocrine glands
What is the composition of sweat excreted by eccrine or merocrine sweat glands?
Water, salts, uric acid, urea, ammonia
Where are apocrine sweat glands primarily found in the body?
Armpit, groin, breast areola, pigmented skin around the anus
What is the function of apocrine sweat glands?
Emotional sweating and sweat during sexual activities
What is the main function of ceruminous glands?
Production of cerumen for ear protection
Which type of glands produce a waxy secretion called cerumen?
Ceruminous glands
What is the main secretion of ceruminous glands?
Cerumen
What are the functions of sweat glands?
Regulation of body temperature
What do eccrine sweat glands excrete?
Sweat
What is the function of mammary glands?
Secretion of milk
Which type of glands start working soon after birth?
Mammary glands
What regulates the secretion of compound tubuloacinar glands?
Hormones
Where are ceruminous glands found?
External auditory meatus
Where is the barrier against foreign bodies provided by ceruminous glands located?
Ear
Test your knowledge on the accessory structures of the skin, including hair and glands such as sebaceous, sweat, and ceruminous glands. Explore their functions and learn about the characteristics of sebaceous glands.
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