Nasal glands
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The nasal glands
are the seromucous glands
in the respiratory region of the nasal mucous membrane
. The three major types of nasal glands are anterior serous glands, seromucous glands, and Bowman glands.
Gland
A gland is an organ in an animal's body that synthesizes a substance for release of substances such as hormones or breast milk, often into the bloodstream or into cavities inside the body or its outer surface .- Types :...
are the seromucous glands
Exocrine gland
Exocrine glands are a type of ductal glands that secrete their products into ducts that lead directly into the external environment...
in the respiratory region of the nasal mucous membrane
Mucous membrane of nose
The nasal mucous membrane lines the nasal cavities, and is intimately adherent to the periosteum or perichondrium. It is continuous with the skin through the nares, and with the mucous membrane of the nasal part of the pharynx through the choanae...
. The three major types of nasal glands are anterior serous glands, seromucous glands, and Bowman glands.