Sebaceous Glands Function and Sebum Production

Sebaceous Glands Function and Sebum Production

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What is the oily secretion produced by the disintegration of cells in the sebaceous glands?

Sebum

Which type of gland helps destroy harmful organisms on the skin due to its acidic nature?

Sebaceous gland

What can result from blocked ductules of the sebaceous glands?

Acne

Which hormone regulates the production and secretion of sebum?

<p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are sebaceous glands NOT present in the human body?

<p>Palms of the hands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the dark form of sebum known as?

<p>Blackhead</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do sudoriferous glands secrete sweat?

<p>Directly onto the skin surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of glands develop in areas abundant in hair follicles?

<p>Apocrine glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of sudoriferous glands?

<p>Cool the body by evaporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are apocrine glands mainly found on the body?

<p>In areas abundant in hair follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which glands produce oil on the skin surface?

<p>Sebaceous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What substance do sebaceous glands produce?

<p>Oil</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the skin that makes it waterproof?

<p>Stratified squamous keratinized epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

What pigment provides a protective barrier from the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?

<p>Melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands?

<p>Dermis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?

<p>Secretion of an oily substance to lubricate and protect the skin</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another name for sweat glands in the skin?

<p>Sudoriferous glands</p> Signup and view all the answers

What causes an absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair?

<p>Inherited inability to produce melanin</p> Signup and view all the answers

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