Sebaceous and Sweat Glands

Sebum

The oil gland secretion that inhibits the froth of bacteria, lubricates the hair, and conditions surrounding skin

How are the lipids released?

Through holocrine secretion- process that involves the rupture and death of the cells.

Acne

When sebaceous ducts become blocked and secretions accumulate, causing inflammation and a raised pimple.

What plays a role in squeezing the sebaceous glands?

Contraction of the arrector pilli muscle, forcing the oily secretions into the hair follicle and onto the surrounding skin.

What are the 2 types of sweat glands? Another term for sweat glands?

Apocrine sweat glands and merocrine sweat glands Sudoriferous glands

What are the functions of sebaceous secretions?

Called sebum, lubricants and protect the keratin of the hair shaft, lubricate and condition surrounding skin, and inhibit bacterial growth.

Merocrine sweat glands Another name?

Coiled tubular glands that discharge their secretions directly on the surface of the skin Eccrine sweat glands More numerous and widely distributed than appcrone glands.

Sebaceous follicles Where are they found?

Large sebaceous glands that discharge sebum directly onto the skin. Face, chest, nipples, external genitalia

Sebaceous glands

Oil glands that discharge an oily lipid secretion into hair follicles, or onto the skin.

Wha area has the highest amount of merocrine glands? What is the sweat made of?

Palms and soles 99% water and mixture of electrolytes

What are the 2 types of exocrine glands?

Sebaceous and sweat

Apocrine sweat glands Where are they found?

Secrets their products into hair follicles in the armpits, around the nipples, and in pubic region

What is the primary function of merocrine glands?

Works with perspiration to cool the surface of the skin and lower body temperature