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Skin - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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Sweat is degraded by bacteria leading to odour. Dogs and cats produce very little sweat and use panting to lower body temperature.
Sweat is degraded by bacteria leading to odour. Dogs and cats produce very little sweat and use panting to lower body temperature.
*'''Mammary glands'''
*[[Lactation - The Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|'''Mammary glands''']]
These are greatly modified, enlarged sweat glands and are present in both male and female animals. Depending on species, they extend from the axillae to the groin, associated with teats and a complex array of sinuses and ducts. Age, pregnancy and [[Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]] factors have an important role in determining glandular activity.
These are greatly modified, enlarged sweat glands and are present in both male and female animals. Depending on species, they extend from the axillae to the groin, associated with teats and a complex array of sinuses and ducts. Age, pregnancy and [[Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology|endocrine]] factors have an important role in determining glandular activity.