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Is mammary gland a modified sweat gland or sebaceous gland?

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It's a modified sweat gland. Milk is essentially modified sweat, which is produced by mammary glands. Sebaceous glands produce sebum, which is this oily substance designed to lubricate skin and hair. This prevents the cells from drying out.

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Sweat glands and mammary glands are alike how?
Both of them are exocrine glands i.e. they have duct systems that accept the glands' secretions; milk and sweat.
How are sebaceous glands and sweat glands similar?
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Are sweat glands called sebaceous glands?
No. Sebaceous glands produce a grease-like substance called sebum which is excreted onto the skin. They are why you get greasy if you get too far from a shower for a couple of days.
What kind of modified gland is the mammary gland?
glandular epithelium
What kind of glands are sebaceous and sweat glands?
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