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sebaceous glands
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What kind of cells are associated with sebaceous glands?
hair follicles
What is the oily substance secreted by glands associated with the hair follicles?
Sebum which is secreted by sebaceous glands.
Why humans sweat?
Skin Glands (Sweat Glands or Sudoriferous Glands) There are two types based on glandular secretion. 1. Merocrine is also called eccrine glands. They are coiled in deep dermis and respond to elevated temperature / exercise. They produce no odor and function throughout life and are not associated with hair follicles. Their secretion is water plus salts and wastes (urea and uric acid). 2. The apocrine glands ducts terminate into hair follicles. They respond to stress / emotions. They produce an odor. They don't begin to function until puberty and continue through life. They are found in the armpits and groin. They produce sweat plus oil and cellular debris.
What system does skin belong to in the body?
Lots of things. Basically, the integumentary system includes your skin (the epidermis and the dermis) and all of the glands that like in your skin (sebacous glands, apocrine glands, sweat glands, hair follicles).
Which type of gland opens into hair follicles and secretes sweat after puberty?
The type of gland that opens into hair follicles and secretes sweat after puberty is called the apocrine gland. These glands are found predominantly in the armpits and pubic region and produce a thicker, more odorous sweat compared to the eccrine sweat glands found throughout the body. Apocrine glands are influenced by hormonal changes that occur during puberty, leading to increased sweating and body odor.
What glands are associated with hair follicles?
The sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles. The secrete a sebum which protects the lubricates the epidermis and inhibits bacteria.
What glands are located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles?
Sebaceous glands are found in the dermis and are closely associated with hair follicles.
What are the glands located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles?
Sebaceous glands are found in the dermis and are closely associated with hair follicles.
What structures are the sebaceous glands associated with?
Hair follicles
What kind of cells are associated with sebaceous glands?
hair follicles
Which glands are attached to hair follicles within the dermis?
Sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles within the dermis.
Which glands are located in the dermis layer of the skin and are closely associated with hair follicles?
Sebaceous glands
What is the oily substance secreted by glands associated with the hair follicles?
Sebum which is secreted by sebaceous glands.
What gland is connected to the hair follicle?
Sebaceous glands are associated with hair follicles. They produce oil that lubricate the hair shaft.
Which division of ANS innervates the sweat glands and the hair follicles?
The sympathetic division innervates the sweat glands and hair follicles.
How are the sebaceous glands associated with hair follicles?
Sebaceous glands secrets sebum into the hair follicle which keeps the hair and epidermal surface pliable and waterproof
Which division of the ANS innervates the sweat glands and the hair follicles?
The sympathetic division innervates the sweat glands and hair follicles.
