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The glands of the skin called sebaceous glands produce an oily discharge.
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∙ 9y agoSebaceous glands secrete an oily discharge.
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The oily secretions that lubricate the eye are produced by the?
The tarsal glands located posterior to the eyelashes secrete an oily substance.
Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are?
sebaceous glands
What is the medical term for oily discharge?
The medical term for oily discharge is seborrhea. It is a condition characterized by an excessive production of oil or sebum by the sebaceous glands in the skin, leading to greasy skin or scalp.
What glands discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles?
The sebaceous glands give off a secretion called "sebum" into the follicles.
What is the function of secretion?
the sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called sebum which helps to keep skin supple and intact
Why do your hair follicles get oily?
They don't. Your hair follicles are IN/under you skin and they do not get oily, it is the hair growing from them that gets oily and this is caused the Sebaceous glands (which are close to the hair root) which secrete an oily, waxy substance called sebum that coats the hair shaft to waterproof it.
What is subcutaneous gland?
Small glands in the skin that secrete oil into hair follicles and onto the body surface.this makes the hair greasy (oily) and also makes the body sweat and look oily.:)
What is a subcutaneous gland?
Small glands in the skin that secrete oil into hair follicles and onto the body surface.this makes the hair greasy (oily) and also makes the body sweat and look oily.:)
What are the Ductless glands that secrete hormones known as?
Glands that secrete hormones do that into the blood, not into ducts. Hormones are not secreted into ducts. glands that secrete into ducts are called exocrine glands. Glands that secrete hormones are endocrine glands.
Endocrine glands secrete?
Endocrine glands secrete hormones which control the cells of the body.
Which glands secrete tears?
tear glands
What glands secrete hormones?
endocrine glands
