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Birds use oil glands that are located near their tail for preening. Preening is what a bird does to waterproof its wings.
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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
Why do sweat and oil glands get more active during puberty?
why do the sweat and oil glands get more active during puberty
What layers contain the nerves sweat glands oil glands and hair?
dermis
Why do you have oil glands in your skin?
We have oil glands because skin needs to be slightly oily to prevent it from losing water too quickly.
What kind of oil do birds use to clean themselves?
They use the oil God gave them in their oil glands.
Which type of birds have oil glands and webbed feet?
Water birds like ducks, geese and swans. The oil is used to keep their feathers waterproof.
Is the birds oil glands located under its wings?
The Uropygial gland is found near the base of the tail of birds.
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
Do puffins' oil glands help them stay dry when in water?
Atlantic Puffins use oil glands to help them stay dry while in the water. The water helps spread oil from an oil gland over their feathers to waterproof them.
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
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."
Do birds have salivary glands?
Yes, birds do have salivary glands. However, their salivary glands are relatively small compared to mammals and produce a less viscous saliva. Additionally, birds primarily moisten their food with mucus secreted by the walls of their esophagus, rather than relying heavily on saliva for digestion.
