NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A mixture of Fatty acids important for keeping the skin soft, moist, and pliable.
A
sebum
B
melanin
C
sweat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sebum is a substance that provides a protective coating for your skin to help it retain moisture. Most of your sebaceous glands connect to your hair follicles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sebum is a sticky, oily substance produced by the sebaceous glands, which sit in the middle layers of the skin, near hair follicles. Sebum helps moisturize and protect the skin.

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