The oily substance sebum is produced by

Sweet glands

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Sebaceous glands

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Mammary glands

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Pancreas

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Solution

The correct option is B Sebaceous glands
Sebum is the oily substance produced by the sebaceous gland in skin due the effect of hormones. With the rise in hormonal activity, the sebaceous glands attached to the hair follicles or pores gets stimulated.

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