Merocrine gland

The metocrine gland, also known as the ovarian eccrine gland, is one of the most important glands in a woman's body. It is responsible for the production of hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, the growth and development of the genital organs, and also ensure reproductive function. In this article we will consider in detail what the meocrine gland is and what functions it performs in the body.

Main functions

The meocrine gland has several main functions. It secretes hormones that stimulate the growth of follicles - the structural units responsible for the formation of the egg. It also produces hormones that affect the menstrual cycle. High levels of these hormones cause heavy bleeding and pain during menstruation. Increased amounts of estrogen, a female hormone, lead to fluid retention in the cells and thickening of the endometrium, which can also cause problems with menstruation.

One of the most important functions of the mecrine gland is its role in the development of the embryo and fetus. About a week after conception

The mercrin gland is a morphological structure that is located on the sternum between the ribs. It is a cylindrical bag with a diameter of about 1 mm, which contains brown pigments. The mercrine gland is a derivative of the embryonic ectoderm and develops in various mammalian species, including humans. In humans, the gland develops during embryogenesis and continues to function throughout life.

The functions of the mercrine gland may vary between species, but in general it plays an important role in pigmentogenesis (the formation of skin pigment), as well as in the secretion of biologically active substances such as interleukins. It is also associated with type II hypersensitivity reaction, that is, a reaction to allergens. Due to the fact that the gland contains a large number of glycoproteins, it has the ability to bind and remove various substances from the body, as well as antibacterial properties. The Mercrin gland plays an important role not only in physiology, but also in the pathogenesis of many diseases. For example, deviations from the norm in the size and structure of the gland may be associated with skin pigmentation, hereditary skin diseases, allergic reactions and certain pathologies of the immune system.