Eccrine Gland (Noun)
Meaning
A small sweat gland that produces only a fluid; restricted to the human skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The eccrine gland is a type of sweat gland that is found all over the body, particularly on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, and forehead.
- The eccrine gland produces a clear, watery secretion that helps to regulate body temperature and maintain skin health.
- In humans, eccrine glands are the dominant type of sweat gland, producing most of the body's sweat.
- Eccrine glands are stimulated to produce sweat by the nervous system, which responds to changes in body temperature.
- The eccrine gland is a small, coiled tubular gland that is embedded in the dermal layer of the skin.