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What is the oily substance given off by the sebaceous gland called?
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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 Oil-producing gland in the skin?
Sebaceous glands produce oily substance called as sebum.
What are sebaceous ciliary gland infections called?
sty :)
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 gland that secretes an alkaline substance?
thr bulbourethral gland
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 Oil-producing gland in the skin?
Sebaceous glands produce oily substance called as sebum.
What integumentary gland secretes an oil-like substance?
Sebaceous glands in the integumentary system secrete sebum, an oil-like substance. These are sometimes called oil glands. Sebaceous glands
What Oily substance secreted by sebaceous gland?
Sebaceous Gland secretes Sebum, an oily substance that coats the follicle and works its way to the skin's surface to waterproof and lubricate the skin and hair.
What gland produces oil?
Pores ====================== Nope, it's the sebaceous gland, and you can blaim it for your acne vulgaris (spots).
What are sebaceous ciliary gland infections called?
sty :)
What is the sebaceous gland of the skin called?
Oil gland
What is sweat gland in skin called?
It's just called a sweat gland....another name for them are sebaceous glands
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.
Does the sebaceous gland produce vitamin D?
No, the sebaceous gland produces sebum, or skin oil.
