_________ glands makes the skin oilier.

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Solution

Exocrine glands:
The exocrine glands have ducts and they do not directly pour their secretion into the blood.
Sebaceous glands:
The sebaceous glands are exocrine glands that are responsible for the secretion of oil and sebum.
The high level of sebum secretion makes the skin oilier.
The accumulation of this sebum and oil also results in pimples.
Final answer: Sebaceous glands make the skin oilier.

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