If for some reason the sebaceous glands fail to function.

the body will not be able to regulate the body temperature.

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the skin will turn darker with more melanin

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the hairs will fail to grow

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the skin will turn dry and rough

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Solution

The correct option is D the skin will turn dry and rough
Sebaceous glands which secrete sebum keeps skin in the moist condition. When this gland stops working the skin turns dry and rough
So, the correct answer is 'the skin will turn dry and rough'

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