Apocrine sweat gland in skin

The diameter of the tubular lumen of apocrine sweat glands is much greater than that of eccrine sweat glands, and the epithelium is typically taller.

To view this apocrine gland at lower magnification, click here or on the thumbnail at right.

 

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