oviduct albumen gland

A gland in the glandular region of the oviduct that secretes albumen over the ovum. In birds there are two regions of the oviduct, the first secretes a thin chalaziferous albumen layer, the second secretes a thicker albumen layer.

Type Gland
Parent Structure female reproductive gland

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What is the oviduct albumen gland?
A gland in the glandular region of the oviduct that secretes albumen over the ovum. In birds there are two regions of the oviduct, the first secretes a thin chalaziferous albumen layer, the second secretes a thicker albumen layer.

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