Summary of Skin Glands FEATURE SEBACEOUS (OIL) GLANDS ECCRINE GLANDS APOCRINE SWEAT GLANDS CERUMINOUS GLANDS Distribution         Location of Secretory portion         Termination of excretory duct         Secretion         Functions         Onset of function

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Q: What is the function of the sweat gland?

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Q: What functions of the skin might be impaired in the recipient of a face transplant?

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Q: Describe the location of resident or normal florarelated to the skin and its appendages.

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Q: Name the structure that is responsible for protecting the eye from sweat.

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Q: Draw an HPO view of the dermis and label its layers/parts.

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