INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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What gland is responsible for keeping our hair soft with oils and is a barrier for bacteria and fungi?
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Sudoriferous
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Sebaceous
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Melanin
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Carotene
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sebaceous glands are an organ in your skin that make and secrete sebum. Sebum is a substance that provides a protective coating for your skin to help it retain moisture. Most of your sebaceous glands connect to your hair follicles.
Detailed explanation-2: -A sebaceous gland is a microscopic exocrine gland in the skin that opens into a hair follicle to secrete an oily or waxy matter, called sebum, which lubricates the hair and skin of mammals.
Detailed explanation-3: -The dermis also contains a person’s sebaceous (sih-BAY-shiss) glands. These glands make the oil sebum (SEE-bum), which softens the skin and makes it waterproof.
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