sweat glands Flashcards
sweat glands
Excretory organs of the skin that allow the skin to cool the body
dogs and cats sweat
very little
dissipate heat by panting, through wet paw pads, and smearing saliva on themselves
horses sweat
generously
sebaceous glands
secrete an oil called sebum which lubricates the skin and hair
waterproofs coats, giving it a glossy shine, spreads sweat, slows bacterial growth, and is a territorial marker
circumoral glands
cat rubbing its head on things
horn glands
base of the horns to attract females
anal sacs
4 and 8 o clock of the anus
dogs willl use this smell to learn about another dog
ceruminous glands
ear wax
ceruminous glands are located
in external ear canal
ceruminous glands secrete
a yellowish waxy substance called cerumen
nails claws and hooves
modified epidermal structure
cover the end of the distal phalanges
nails are either
black or clear
have a blood supply called the quick
horn
permenant structure that stems from the frontal bones of the skull
horns are made of
keratinized epithelial cells
domesticated animals
may have horns removed or cut for safety reasons