Questions and Answers
Where do merocrine sweat glands release secretions?
Directly onto the surface of the skin.
What are merocrine sweat glands also known as?
Where is the highest number of merocrine sweat glands found?
Palms, soles, and forehead.
What does the secretion of merocrine sweat glands primarily contain?
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What controls merocrine sweat glands?
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What is the primary purpose of merocrine sweat glands?
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Study Notes
Merocrine (Eccrine) Sweat Glands
- Release secretions directly onto the surface of the skin, aiding in thermoregulation and skin hydration.
- Also known as eccrine sweat glands; found in high densities on the palms, soles, and forehead.
- Secretion primarily consists of a filtrate from the blood, mainly water, with small amounts of NaCl, urea, and ammonia.
- Regulation of merocrine sweat glands is managed by the nervous system, responding to various stimuli including temperature and emotional state.
- Function primarily to maintain body temperature through evaporative cooling; essential in heat regulation during physical activity.
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