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What substance is secreted by the skin to keep it soft and supple?
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What is the function of secretion?
the sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called sebum which helps to keep skin supple and intact
Which substance lubricates the skin?
Sebum (colloquially referred to as oil), is secreted from sebaceous glands in the skin and is used to lubricate the skin and hair.
What is supple skin?
what is supple skin? answer me with example also add some photo.
How can excess sebum cause problems for teens?
Sebum is an oily substance that is secreted naturally from one's pores on the skin. It is meant to help keep one's skin moisturized. However, for teenagers it is common to produce excess sebum, which causes extra oil on the skin which leads to blemishes.
Does sebum contain lipids?
Yes, sebum contains lipids. Sebum is an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin.
Is used by the body to synthesize vitamin d maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells to keep skin soft and supple and to transport fat to cells?
" Cholesterol" is/are used by the body to synthesize vitamin D, maintain the proper functioning of nerve cells keep skin soft and supple, and transport fat to cells
What is the purpose of the glands in the integumentary system?
This system contains mainly sweat glands which cool the body and oil glands which keep the skin supple.
Do sebaceous glands produce sebum?
oils it secretes sebum which is an oily or waxy substance which keeps the skin and hair moisturized
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.
A colored substance that helps to keep that skin from burning is?
Melanin
What is emolliency?
An emollient is something which softens or relaxes another substance. It is used most commonly in relation to being soothing or softening to the skin. Emolliency is a derived word, coming from emollience, a noun, which means the quality of being able to soften, soothe or smooth something.
A colored substance that helps to keep the skin from burning is called what?
melanin
