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the sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called sebum which helps to keep skin supple and intact
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Why do pigs sweat blood?
Pigs actually don't sweat blood, they have glands that produce a red-colored secretion that acts as a sunscreen and inhibits bacterial growth on the skin. This secretion is often mistaken for blood, giving rise to the misconception that pigs sweat blood.
Hydras attach themselves to rocks or water plants by means of a sticky secretion produced by the?
basal disk
What is ant secretion called?
Hyaluranic acid ------------------------------------- When a male ant is ready to mate, it secretes a special pheromone/smell that allows the female to follow it.
What is the function of camouflage in the wild?
Camouflage is the process of blending into the background. It only works if the predator hunts by looking - animals who hunt by sound or smell are not fooled by camouflage! Many animals have color patterns which match the environment in which they live. If they freeze against this background, they blend in and are harder to see.
A hormone that stimulates pancreatic secretions?
Cholecystokinin Receptor Antagonist Loxiglumide: Influence on Bilio-Pancreatic Secretion and Gastrointestinal Hormones in Man
What is the function of the mucosal gland and its secretion?
The function is to get rid of excess mucus.
What is the function of simple cuboidal epithelium?
This type of epithelium is frequently found in glands, and the pancreas, where its function is secretion.
Is secretion a function of kidneys?
Yes, but in mammals it is a minor function. (In salt water fish it is their major function.)
What are the three regulators of kidney function?
filtration, reabsorption and secretion
What is the function of cuboidal epithelium?
This type of epithelium is frequently found in glands, and the pancreas, where its function is secretion.
The most important function of the stomach and perhaps the only function that appears to be essential for life is the?
secretion of intrinsic factor
What is the function of the epithelial function?
The function of epithelial tissue include: transportation of materials, protection of underlying tissues, absorption of water and nutrients and secretion of waste products.
What is the function of simple cubodial tissue?
This type of epithelium is frequently found in glands, and the pancreas, where its function is secretion.
What are the function of epithelium?
protection, absorption, filtration, excretion, secretion, and sensory reception
Which function performs salivary glands nand pancreatic glands?
Secretion and storage
What are the functions of the vaginal secretions?
what is the function of the vaginal secretion duing sexual intercost
What is the function of the stratified columnar epithelium?
The function of stratified columnar epithelium is protection and secretion. It is arranged in multiple layers and is commonly found in the ocular conjunctiva of the eye, female uterus, male urethra and many other organs.
