sudoriferous gland (Meaning)

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sudoriferous gland (n)

any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration

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Sudoriferous glands, located throughout the skin, are responsible for producing sweat.
The primary function of sudoriferous glands is to regulate body temperature.
Sweat is composed of water, electrolytes, and certain waste products expelled from the body.
During physical activity or exposure to heat, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates sudoriferous glands to increase sweat production.
Some sudoriferous glands, known as apocrine glands, are associated with hair follicles and produce a thicker, milky fluid.
Eccrine sudoriferous glands, found on the entire body, are smaller and secrete a more fluid sweat.
The number and density of sudoriferous glands vary depending on the region of the body.
Overactive sudoriferous glands can lead to a condition called hyperhidrosis, characterized by excessive sweating.
Certain medications, diseases, and emotional stress can trigger increased activity of sudoriferous glands.
The study of sudoriferous glands and their function is known as sudoresiology.

any of the glands in the skin that secrete perspiration

No synonyms found.

No antonyms found.

Sudoriferous glands, located throughout the skin, are responsible for producing sweat.

The primary function of sudoriferous glands is to regulate body temperature.

Sweat is composed of water, electrolytes, and certain waste products expelled from the body.

During physical activity or exposure to heat, the sympathetic nervous system stimulates sudoriferous glands to increase sweat production.