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What is the oily secretion produced by the disintegration of cells in the sebaceous glands?
What is the oily secretion produced by the disintegration of cells in the sebaceous glands?
- Keratin
- Sebum (correct)
- Melanin
- Sweat
Which type of gland helps destroy harmful organisms on the skin due to its acidic nature?
Which type of gland helps destroy harmful organisms on the skin due to its acidic nature?
- Ceruminous gland
- Mammary gland
- Sebaceous gland (correct)
- Sudoriferous gland
What can result from blocked ductules of the sebaceous glands?
What can result from blocked ductules of the sebaceous glands?
- Hair growth
- Wrinkles
- Calluses
- Acne (correct)
Which hormone regulates the production and secretion of sebum?
Which hormone regulates the production and secretion of sebum?
Where are sebaceous glands NOT present in the human body?
Where are sebaceous glands NOT present in the human body?
What is the dark form of sebum known as?
What is the dark form of sebum known as?
Where do sudoriferous glands secrete sweat?
Where do sudoriferous glands secrete sweat?
Which type of glands develop in areas abundant in hair follicles?
Which type of glands develop in areas abundant in hair follicles?
What is the main function of sudoriferous glands?
What is the main function of sudoriferous glands?
Where are apocrine glands mainly found on the body?
Where are apocrine glands mainly found on the body?
Which glands produce oil on the skin surface?
Which glands produce oil on the skin surface?
What substance do sebaceous glands produce?
What substance do sebaceous glands produce?
What type of epithelium is found in the skin that makes it waterproof?
What type of epithelium is found in the skin that makes it waterproof?
What pigment provides a protective barrier from the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
What pigment provides a protective barrier from the damaging effects of the sun's ultraviolet radiation?
Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands?
Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles, sebaceous glands, and sudoriferous glands?
What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?
What is the function of sebaceous glands in the skin?
What is another name for sweat glands in the skin?
What is another name for sweat glands in the skin?
What causes an absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair?
What causes an absence of pigment in the skin, eyes, and hair?
