EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
A complex mixture of fatty acids that keeps the skin soft, supple and pliable is called:
|
|
sudoriferous
|
|
|
sebum
|
|
|
keratin
|
|
|
sweat
|
Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Sebum is a mixture of fatty acids, triglycerides, proteins, and other molecules produced by the sebaceous glands in the dermis. Sebum keeps the skin smooth and flexible by sealing and preserving moisture in the corneal layer and preventing evaporation and bacterial infections.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sebaceous glands Sebaceous, or oil, glands, are attached to hair follicles and can be found everywhere on the body except for the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet. These glands secrete oil that helps keep the skin smooth and supple.
Detailed explanation-3: -These glands secrete sebum (SEE-bum), a fatty or oily substance that lubricates the skin and preserves the softness of the hair.
There is 1 question to complete.