Sebum produced by the sebaceous gland functions to (select all that apply):

INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	insulate the body
B	produce hormones
C	keep hair and skin from becoming too dry and brittle
D	act as a shock absorber
E	keeps skin waterproof

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The normal function of sebaceous glands is to produce and secrete sebum, a group of complex oils including triglycerides and fatty acid breakdown products, wax esters, squalene, cholesterol esters and cholesterol. Sebum lubricates the skin to protect against friction and makes it more impervious to moisture.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sebum is a sticky, oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands, which sit in the middle layers of the skin, near hair follicles. Sebum helps moisturize and protect the skin. It contains several types of fat molecule, or lipids.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sebaceous glands produce an oily substance called sebum and sweat glands produce a watery substance called sweat. Sweat glands have ducts, which are pathways to excrete substances to the surface of your skin. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum through your hair follicles and don’t have ducts.

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