Anatomy of sweat glands

E Groscurth - CURRENT PROBLEMS IN DERMATOLOGY …, 2002 - books.google.com
E Groscurth
CURRENT PROBLEMS IN DERMATOLOGY-BASEL-, 2002books.google.com
Sweat glands are widely distributed over the skin. The total number lies between 2 and 4
million. Each gland weighs approximately 30–40 g. The aggregate weight of all sweat
glands is roughly 100g, ie almost equivalent to that of a kidney. Thus, sweat glands form the
largest exocrine gland of the body. At least 2 types of sweat glands are distinguished
concerning development, morphology and function: eccrine sweat glands forming the
majority and apocrine sweat glands which are present just in limited areas. However, there …
Sweat glands are widely distributed over the skin. The total number lies between 2 and 4 million. Each gland weighs approximately 30–40 g. The aggregate weight of all sweat glands is roughly 100g, ie almost equivalent to that of a kidney. Thus, sweat glands form the largest exocrine gland of the body. At least 2 types of sweat glands are distinguished concerning development, morphology and function: eccrine sweat glands forming the majority and apocrine sweat glands which are present just in limited areas. However, there is increasing evidence that further types of sweat glands exist in distinct body regions.
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