Scent gland
Exocrine glands found in most mammals / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Scent gland are exocrine glands found in most mammals. They produce semi-viscous secretions which contain pheromones and other semiochemical compounds. These odor-messengers indicate information such as status, territorial marking, mood, and sexual behaviour. The odor may be subliminal—not consciously detectable.[1][2] Though it is not their primary function, the salivary glands may also function as scent glands in some animals.
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Latin | glandula odorifera |
MeSH | D012543 |
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