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Keeps the skin moist and prevents it from drying or cracking.
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What is the function of the excretory glands in the skin?
to secrete sweat and oil
Oil-producing glands that self-destruct in order to function are refreed to as?
holocrine
What are the functions of of the skin glands?
Sebaceous glands secrete oil to protect the skin. Sweat glands secrete watery perspiration to excrete wastes and cool the body.
How can get your oil glands to produce oil?
your oil glands produce oil automaticly
Do lips have oil glands?
No, lips do not have oil glands.
What ids the difference between sweat glands and oil glands?
Sweat glands releases sweat and oil glands release oil, other wise they are both glands
How are sebaceous glands and sweat glands similar?
sweat glands secrete sweat (H20, ammonia, urea, salt) onto skin surface. Function: cooling+ evaporation and removal of wastes Sebaceous gland (oil glands) secrete oil onto hair and skin. Function: prevents drying and protects against bacteria.
Are there oil glands on your back?
Yes. Oil glands are present every where in our body.
What is the oil glands of the skin?
sebacous glands
What is the function for glands?
Stimulates other endocrine glands. Regulates the growth.
How do ducks get oil?
They have oil glands which produce oil.
What is the medical term meaning Pertaining to hair and oil glands?
The medical term for pertaining to hair and oil glands is "pilosebaceous."
