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Skin appendage

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711: 654: 120:) are anatomical skin-associated structures that serve a particular function including sensation, contractility, lubrication and heat loss in animals. In humans, some of the more common skin appendages are 180:
are typically found in the opening shafts of hair. They are not on the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. These glands secrete an antibacterial moisture known as
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produce a fatty secretion, thus giving away an odorous smell. These are located in the inguinal and axillary regions of the body, and include the mammary glands.
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are distributed all over the body except nipples and outer genitals. Although the nipples do have the mammary glands, these are known as
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are most common. The secretions are very watery that contain some electrolytes
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Types of appendages include hair, glands, and nails.
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Skin appendages
System
Integumentary system
Latin
TH
H3.12.00.3.00001
FMA
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Anatomical terminology
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hairs
arrector pilli
sebaceous glands
sweat glands
apocrine
merocrine
nails
skin
Sweat glands
Sebaceous glands
Eccrine (merocrine) glands
Apocrine glands
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Skin and related structures
Skin
Epidermis
Stratum corneum

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