Gland cells {apocrine} can release hormones by shedding apex.
Exocrine glands {eccrine} include sweat glands.
Glands {merocrine} can secrete hormones without shedding cell parts.
Skin glands {sebaceous gland} can secrete sebum, which bacteria eat to make bad odors.
Sebaceous glands secrete carbohydrate {sebum}, which bacteria eat to make bad odors.
Modified sweat glands {mammary gland}| {teat} produce milk for infants.
Mammary glands produce sweet protein-rich and fat-rich liquid {milk}|, for infants.
Female cows, sheep, and goats have rear-underside bags {udder}| that contain mammary glands.
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