EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
INTEGUMENT
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Question
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Which of the following does NOT describe a sebaceous gland and its functions?
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Prevents water loss from the skin
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Helps the body maintain temperature homeostasis
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Waterproofing the skin and hair
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Protects skin with antimicrobial properties
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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: -Sweat glands and sebaceous glands produce sweat and sebum, respectively. Each of these fluids has a role to play in maintaining homeostasis. Sweat cools the body surface when it gets overheated and helps excrete small amounts of metabolic waste.
Detailed explanation-3: -The eccrine sweat gland, which is controlled by the sympathetic nervous system, regulates body temperature.
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