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what type of gland lubricates the hair shafts?
The sebaceous gland is responsible for lubricating the hair shafts. It produces an oily substance called sebum, which helps to moisturize and protect the hair and scalp.
What is the oily substance given off by the sebaceous gland called?
sebaum
What happens when a hair follicle becomes inflamed or a sebaceous gland?
It gives rise to inflammed red spots called folliculitis and can progress to an abscess . A sebaceous gland when blocked gives rise to a swelling- sebaceous cyst, which can also get infected
Do pigs have a sebaceous gland?
no
The type of gland associated with blackheads is?
Sebaceous Sweat Gland
What gland produces oil?
Pores ====================== Nope, it's the sebaceous gland, and you can blaim it for your acne vulgaris (spots).
What is the sebaceous gland of the skin called?
Oil gland
What kind of gland is in the eyelid?
Ciliary gland
What is sweat gland in skin called?
It's just called a sweat gland....another name for them are sebaceous glands
what type of gland lubricates the hair shafts?
The sebaceous gland is responsible for lubricating the hair shafts. It produces an oily substance called sebum, which helps to moisturize and protect the hair and scalp.
Acne is a disorder associated with which gland?
Acne occurs when oil gets trapped in the sebaceous gland.
What is the medical term meaning sebaceous gland in the upper eyelid?
A meibomian gland is a sebaceous gland in the upper eyelid.
What is the oily substance given off by the sebaceous gland called?
sebaum
Does the sebaceous gland produce vitamin D?
No, the sebaceous gland produces sebum, or skin oil.
What happens when a hair follicle becomes inflamed or a sebaceous gland?
It gives rise to inflammed red spots called folliculitis and can progress to an abscess . A sebaceous gland when blocked gives rise to a swelling- sebaceous cyst, which can also get infected
What are the Oil producing glands of the skin are called?
They are also called sebaceous glands which are found on all parts of the body except the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. If by any chance this gland is blocked by sebum (product of the sebaceous gland) whiteheads will occur.
What is an accessory organ of the integumertary system A Sebaceous gland B Thyroid gland C Epidermis D Corium?
sebaceous gland.
