preputial gland

clitoral/preputial gland

An aired, lobulated, modified sebaceous glands located in the inguinal region adjacent to the penis and vagina, with pheromonal functions in male rodents; in males, the preputial gland empties into the preputial cavity and in females, the preputial (aka clitoral) gland duct empties into the clitoral fossa.

Tipo Gland
Sistema corporal Reproductive
Estructura principal reproductive gland
Nombre latino clitoral/preputial gland

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the preputial gland?
An aired, lobulated, modified sebaceous glands located in the inguinal region adjacent to the penis and vagina, with pheromonal functions in male rodents; in males, the preputial gland empties into the preputial cavity and in females, the preputial (aka clitoral) gland duct empties into the clitoral
What body system is the preputial gland part of?
The preputial gland is part of the Reproductive.
What is the Latin name for the preputial gland?
The Latin name for the preputial gland is clitoral/preputial gland.

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