sweat glands
Skin's cooling organs
Sweat glands are small tubular structures in the skin that produce perspiration.
Humans have millions of them, concentrated in the armpits, palms, and soles.
They regulate body temperature—when you overheat, sweat glands release moisture that cools the skin as it evaporates.
Some sweat glands respond to emotional stress rather than heat.
- hyperhidrosisAbnormal overproduction of perspiration
- poresMinute dermal openings
- ductsEnclosed passage tubes
- thermoregulationMaintaining stable internal heat
- epidermisOutermost tissue layer
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