Merocrine Sweat Glands Flashcards
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Where do merocrine sweat glands release secretions?

Directly onto the surface of the skin.

What are merocrine sweat glands also known as?

  • Apocrine sweat glands
  • Eccrine sweat glands (correct)
  • Ceruminous glands
  • Sebaceous glands
  • Where is the highest number of merocrine sweat glands found?

    Palms, soles, and forehead.

    What does the secretion of merocrine sweat glands primarily contain?

    <p>Water with traces of NaCl, urea, and ammonia.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What controls merocrine sweat glands?

    <p>Nervous system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of merocrine sweat glands?

    <p>To maintain body temperature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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