The nasal
gland
In animals, a gland is a group of cells in an animal's body that synthesizes substances (such as hormones) for release into the bloodstream ( endocrine gland) or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface ( exocrine gland).
Structure
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s are the
seromucous glands in the
respiratory
The respiratory system (also respiratory apparatus, ventilatory system) is a biological system consisting of specific organs and structures used for gas exchange in animals and plants. The anatomy and physiology that make this happen varies gre ...
region of the
nasal mucous membrane.
The three major types of nasal glands are anterior serous glands, seromucous glands, and Bowman glands.
Glands
Anterior serous glands
The anterior nasal glands help moisturize the nasal mucosa.
Seromucous glands
The seromucous glands are found primarily in the anterior nasal cavity, and they are also found within the nasal cavity.
Bowman glands
The Bowman glands are serous glands that help the olfactory region with smelling.
Notes
Medical DefinitionPediatric Otolaryngology
References
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