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What is a sebaceous gland and what is its function?

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Function of oil gland?

Sebaceous gland(oil gland)Is an epidermal gland that produces sebum.Sebum is the oil secretion of the sebaceous gland.This oil gland gives you moist skin and healthy hair.


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.


What gland produces oil?

The sebaceous glands are responsible for producing oil, known as sebum, which helps to keep the skin and hair moisturized and protected. These glands are found throughout the body, with a higher concentration on the face and scalp.


Does the sebaceous gland produce vitamin D?

No, the sebaceous gland produces sebum, or skin oil.


What is an accessory organ of the integumertary system A Sebaceous gland B Thyroid gland C Epidermis D Corium?

sebaceous gland.


What gland secretes a lubricant for hair and skin?

Apocrine glandsebaceous


Secrets a lubricant for hair and skin?

Sebaceous (oil) glands


Acne is an infection of a?

Sebaceous gland


What is an enlarged sebaceous gland?

A zit.


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A pimple, a boil (furuncle), or a sebaceous cyst.


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