OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE
ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
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Question
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sebaceous glands function to secrete a secret in the form of
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sebum
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sweat
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saliva
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mucosa
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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: -Androgens regulate sebaceous gland function through binding to nuclear androgen receptors (AR). ARs are present in numerous skin components, with a particular predilection for the sebaceous gland, where androgens stimulate cell proliferation and lipogenesis.
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