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What is the name of the oil-producing glands of the skin?

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Correct answer

Sebaceous (oil) glands

  1. A Sebaceous (oil) glands
  2. B Lymph glands
  3. C Sudoriferous (sweat) glands
  4. D Thyroid glands

Why this is the answer

Sebaceous glands are the oil-producing glands of the skin; they secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair and helps form a protective barrier. The sudoriferous glands, by contrast, are the sweat glands, which help regulate body temperature and excrete some waste. Both are found in the dermis. Overactive sebaceous glands can contribute to oily skin and clogged pores. Knowing the two main types of skin glands and what they produce is part of basic skin science on the exam.
Source: Scientific Concepts — Skin Glands

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About this topic: Skin Science

Skin science covers the layers of the skin, its functions and appendages, skin types, and the lesions and disorders a cosmetologist must recognise, including signs that need medical referral. This is one of 7 Scientific Concepts questions on skin science, each with a full explanation on a single study page.

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