Eccrine gland

Eccrine Gland

The Eccrine Gland is a type of sweat gland that is found in the skin of mammals. It is responsible for the production and secretion of sweat, which helps in the regulation of body temperature.

Structure

Eccrine glands are simple coiled tubular glands that are found in almost all regions of the human skin. They are particularly abundant on the palms of the hand, soles of the feet, and the forehead. Each eccrine gland is composed of a secretory portion located in the dermis and a duct that extends to open at the skin surface as a sweat pore.

Function

The primary function of eccrine glands is thermoregulation, or the control of body temperature. When the body temperature rises, the autonomic nervous system stimulates the eccrine glands to secrete water to the skin surface, where it cools the body by evaporation. This sweat is composed primarily of water, with various salts and organic compounds in solution.

Clinical significance

Dysfunction of the eccrine glands can lead to a number of conditions, including hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), anhidrosis (reduced or absent sweating), and miliaria (sweat rash).

See also

• Apocrine gland
• Sweat gland
• Hyperhidrosis
• Anhidrosis
• Miliaria

External links

• WikiMD article on Eccrine Gland

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