Skin Glands ( back of notes)

Question 1

Sebaceous glands

Answer 1

• all of body ( except palms and soles of feet)

- empties into hair follicle

Question 2

What do Sebaceous glands create?

Answer 2

• Sebum: oil and fragmented cells
• lubricant- keeps skin soft
• prevents hair from being brittle
• production of acne

Question 3

Difference between Whitehead and Blackhead?`

Answer 3

whitehead- when oil is blocked

blackhead- when oil dries and darkens

Question 4

Sudoriferous Glands : Eccrine Sweat Glands

Answer 4

• produces sweat ( water, urea, salt, uric acid)
• acidic ( pH 4-6)
• inhibits bacteria

Question 5

Sudoriferous Glands : Apocrine Sweat Glands

Answer 5

• inguinal and axillary regions
• large
• secrete fatty acids and proteins
• odorless, but when bacteria eats it, it smells

Question 6

What does Sudoriferous Gland produce?

Answer 6

Sweat

Question 7

Difference between Apocrine and Eccrine Glands

Answer 7

• Apocrine open into hair follicles that leads to surface of skin; axillary, inguinal areas
• Eccrine cover most of the body and open directly on surface of skin