MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

INTEGUMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the excretion that is released to keep skin moist and stretchy?
A
Sebum
B
Sweat
C
Saliva
D
Stank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Summary Sebum excretion is the entire feature which governs sebum outflow to the skin surface through follicular pore. It can be measured by numerous methods, the first of which, devised by Emanuel in 1936, was a solvent extraction followed by desiccation and weighing.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sebaceous glands, each attached to a hair follicle, produce sebum through a process called holocrine secretion.

Detailed explanation-3: -In mammals, sebaceous glands provide a grease that serves as a protectant and lubricant for hair and skin.

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