Letter S

Sweat gland

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The sweat (sudoriferous) glands are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin (in the subcutaneous tissue).

They discharge sweat by tiny openings in the surface of the skin.</P> 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.

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