SUDORIFEROUS AND SEBACEOUS GLANDS

SUDORIFEROUS GLANDS

• The sudoriferous glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (subcutaneous tissue).
• They discharge sweat by tiny openings in the surface of the skin. (dermis)
• The sweat is a transparent colorless acidic fluid with a peculiar odor.
• It contains some fatty acids and mineral matter.
• It is also called perspiration.

SEBACEOUS GLANDS

• Sebaceous glands are one part of the pilosebaceous unit, which contain hair follicle and hair.
• found everywhere on the body except on the palms, soles, top of the feet, and the lower lip.
• produce a substance called sebum, responsible for keeping skin and hair moisturized

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