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}}</ref> The preputial sac may also be called the '''sub-preputial space'''.
}}</ref> The preputial sac may also be called the '''sub-preputial space'''.


The preputial sac is lined with [[mucosa]] as is appropriate for an internal organ.  
The preputial sac is lined with [[mucosa]] as is appropriate for an internal organ.<ref name="cold-taylor1999">{{ColdCJ TaylorJR 1999}}</ref>


Moistness may be maintained by [[transudation]]. Parkash et al. (1973) reported that epithelial debris accumulates in the preputial sac and forms [[smegma]].<ref name="parkash1873">{{REFjournal
Parkash et al. (1973) reported that epithelial debris accumulates in the preputial sac and forms [[smegma]].<ref name="parkash1873">{{REFjournal
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  |DOI=10.1258/ijsa.2008.008106
  |DOI=10.1258/ijsa.2008.008106
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}}</ref> Moistness also may be maintained by [[transudation]].<ref name="cold-taylor1999" />