INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM
INTEGUMENTERY SYSTEM MISCELLENOUS
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Question
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Which structure would you usually find around a hair within the skin?
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Sweat gland
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wax gland
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Oil Gland
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endocrine gland
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sebaceous Gland Sebaceous glands are small, sack-shaped glands which release an oily substance onto the hair follicle that coats and protects the hair shaft from becoming brittle. These glands are located in the dermis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The follicle also contains a hair and an oil gland (sebaceous gland). The oil gland helps remove old skin cells, keeps the skin lubricated, and prevents drying of tissues.
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