Accessory organs: sweat glands- Eccrine and apocrine Flashcards
1
Q
Where are merocrine found?
A
Widespread around the body
2
Q
What do merocrine produce
A
sweat = water + some salts + some metabolic wastes
3
Q
What does acid do?
A
Inhibit bacterial growth
4
Q
What happens if the temperature is high?
A
nerve endings make glands secrete more sweat. When this evaporates, it carries body heat with it, reducing the body temperature.
5
Q
Where are apocrine found?
A
In axillary and genital areas
6
Q
Describe the size of apocrine?
A
Larger than eccrine glands
7
Q
What do secretions of apocrine contain?
A
contains fats & proteins. Musky odour when bacteria attack these.
