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What substance does the skin produce What triggers the synthesis of this substance?
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sweat is triggered by heat.
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What is the Oil-producing gland in the skin?
Sebaceous glands produce oily substance called as sebum.
Does the skin produce gametes?
No, However humans produce skin cells by mitosis and gametes by meiosis.
Are sweat glands called sebaceous glands?
No. Sebaceous glands produce a grease-like substance called sebum which is excreted onto the skin. They are why you get greasy if you get too far from a shower for a couple of days.
Why does your backside smell?
Bacteria that naturally live on your skin produce the odor. Sweat glands in the pubic and armpit areas naturally secrete more fatty substance then on the rest of your skin. The bacteria feed on these and produce the odor.
Skin stem cells can only produce other skin cells. what does this indicate about skin cells?
they are unipotent
What triggers Vitamin D synthesis in the skin?
The Sun causes the synthesis of Vitamin D in the skin.
What is produces oil in the skin?
Sebaceous glands produce oily substance called as sebum.
What does the subaceous gland produce?
sebum is an oily substance that to keep your skin soft and water proof
What is the Oil-producing gland in the skin?
Sebaceous glands produce oily substance called as sebum.
What metabolic functions does the skin have?
synthesis of a Vit. D
Do sebaceous glands produce sebum?
oils it secretes sebum which is an oily or waxy substance which keeps the skin and hair moisturized
What is hyper- pigmentation?
Hyper-pigmentation , a process of the skin to be darken as compare to its surrounding.Our skin cell melanocytes produce a substance called melanin. melanin is the pigmentating substance in our skin.Cause: Excess of the melanin in the skin causes the hyper-pigmentation of skin.There are many skin condition which is form of hyper-pigmentation in skin. More common reason for such pigmentation disorders is the harmful ultra violet radiation in skin. The inverse of hyper-pigmentation is the depigmentation or hypo-pigmentation such as the skin condition vitiligo.
What diseases produce ulcers on skin?
bacterial diseases produce ulcers on the skin
Which is more dangerous a corrosive substance or an irritant?
It's a question of degree. Corrosion actually destroys the tissue (e.g. skin), whereas irritants would only produce a stinging, blistering or reddening.
What creates your Vitamin D?
Your skin is responsible for synthesis of Vitamin D.
Is Chickpeas is better for Vitiligo?
Chickpeas is rich of Amino acid. And Amino acid support the stimulation and reproduction of melanocytes skin cells. As melanocytes are special skin cells, which produce skin pigmenting substance melanin. And these are melanocytes whose deficiency in skin cause white spots of vitiligo.
Is there any substance that is magnetic to the skin?
There is no such thing as "magnetic to the skin". A magnetic substance is one that reacts with other magnets.
