NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Exocrine glands located in the skin that secrete sebum.
A
Stratum Corneum
B
Dermis
C
Sebaceous Gland
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sebaceous glands: Your sebaceous glands are also on your skin. But they open into your hair follicles. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that lubricates and protects your hair and skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sebaceous glands originated from epidermal cells are microscopic exocrine glands which secret an oily or waxy substance (sebum) to lubricate skin and hair and can be found with the hair follicles.

Detailed explanation-3: -A gland that makes substances such as sweat, tears, saliva, milk, and digestive juices, and releases them through a duct or opening to a body surface. Examples of exocrine glands include sweat glands, lacrimal glands, salivary glands, mammary glands, and digestive glands in the stomach, pancreas, and intestines.

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