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Glands that discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles are?
sebaceous glands
The oily secretions that lubricate the eye are produced by the?
The tarsal glands located posterior to the eyelashes secrete an oily substance.
Glands that discharge in oily secretion into hair follicles are called what?
Glands that discharge oily secretions into hair follicles are called sebaceous glands. These glands produce sebum, an oily substance that helps to lubricate and protect the skin and hair. Sebaceous glands are typically associated with hair follicles and are found throughout the skin, except on the palms and soles.
What is the medical term for oily discharge?
The normal oily discharge of the skin is called sebum.
What glands discharge an oily secretion into hair follicles?
The sebaceous glands give off a secretion called "sebum" into the follicles.
Why do your hair follicles get oily?
They don't. Your hair follicles are IN/under you skin and they do not get oily, it is the hair growing from them that gets oily and this is caused the Sebaceous glands (which are close to the hair root) which secrete an oily, waxy substance called sebum that coats the hair shaft to waterproof it.
What is a subcutaneous gland?
Small glands in the skin that secrete oil into hair follicles and onto the body surface.this makes the hair greasy (oily) and also makes the body sweat and look oily.:)
What is subcutaneous gland?
Small glands in the skin that secrete oil into hair follicles and onto the body surface.this makes the hair greasy (oily) and also makes the body sweat and look oily.:)
What are the type of glands that open into all hair follicle and produce sebum called?
They are called sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands secrete an oily substance called sebum that helps keep hair and skin moisturized and protected.
The eyelashes are associated with modified sebaceous glands are called?
The eyelashes are associated with modified sebaceous glands called Meibomian glands. These glands secrete an oily substance which helps to keep the eyelashes lubricated and prevents tears from evaporating too quickly.
What are the Ductless glands that secrete hormones known as?
Glands that secrete hormones do that into the blood, not into ducts. Hormones are not secreted into ducts. glands that secrete into ducts are called exocrine glands. Glands that secrete hormones are endocrine glands.
Which glands secrete hormones into the blood?
The endocrine glands secrete hormones into the blood.
