INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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Which of the following is not a type of gland in the skin?
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sweat
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sebaceous
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hair
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oil
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Endocrine glands have no direct association with the skin. They are ductless glands of the body, and pour their secretions directly into the bloodstream.
Detailed explanation-2: -Skin Glands: Sebaceous, Eccrine, and Apocrine Glands | Fitzpatrick’s Dermatology, 9e | AccessMedicine | McGraw Hill Medical.
Detailed explanation-3: -Final answer: The thyroid gland is not a derivative of skin.
Detailed explanation-4: -Apocrine glands open into the hair follicle, leading to the surface of the skin. Apocrine glands develop in areas with many hair follicles, such as on the scalp, armpits and groin. Eccrine sweat glands are involved in hyperhidrosis, though apocrine glands may play a role as well.
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