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Sebaceous glands secrete oil to protect the skin. Sweat glands secrete watery perspiration to excrete wastes and cool the body.
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∙ 6y agoThe function of skin glands is sweating.
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Are sweat glands accessory structures of the skin?
Yes, sweat glands are accessory structures of the skin. They release perspiration, which functions in temperature regulation and excretion.
Why is healthy skin acidic?
The acidic pH of skin is created by the sebum made by sebaceous glands. It functions to prevent bacteria from affecting the skin or infecting the body.
What does the endocrine system consist of?
adrenal and pituitary glands
Effects of massage on the skin?
Massage is great for the skin because it increases its functions like secreting from the oil glands which helps to condition it and make it healthier.
What are functions of oil glands?
to give you moist skin and healthy hair but they can over work and get you greasy hair or a Pizza face (zits)
What are the functions oil glands?
to give you moist skin and healthy hair but they can over work and get you greasy hair or a Pizza face (zits)
What glands under a frogs skin keep the skin moist?
Mucous glands
What body system has Sebaceous glands?
Sebaceous glands produce oil from the Dermis layer of the skin. The number of these glands in the skin is hard to calculate.
What is the oil glands of the skin?
sebacous glands
What glands in the skin help keep skin soft?
Sebaceous glands produce oils for the hair and skin.
What are the lubricating glands of the vagina?
Batholin's Glands
What other organs are with the Skin?
Skin contains sweat glands and sebaceous glands and hair follicles.
