NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM SKIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Oil glands that are found all over the skin are called ____
A
merocrine glands
B
sebaceous glands
C
apocrine glands
D
sweat glands
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sebaceous glands are microscopic glands found in your hair follicles that secrete sebum. Sebum is an oily substance that protects your skin from drying out. Sebaceous glands can clog, so you can keep your glands healthy by following a skin care routine that includes cleansing and moisturizing your skin.

Detailed explanation-2: -This association is known as the pilosebaceous unit. A small number of sebaceous glands known as Meibomian glands open directly onto the skin in the epithelium of the eyelid and help to enhance the lubricating properties of tears.

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