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Which of the following are the two types of gland in the skin?
Which of the following are the two types of gland in the skin?
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The correct option is D Both A and B
Dermis is the middle layer of skin. It contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands.Sweat glands are also called sudoriferous glands. They are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin. They produce sweat. Sweat is a transparent colourless acidic fluid which is composed of fatty acids and minerals. Sweat helps in regulation of body temperature.Sebaceous glands produce sebum. Sebum is an oily substance composed of fat, cellular debris, and keratin. It protects and lubricates the skin surface that prevents its drying.
Dermis is the middle layer of skin. It contains blood and lymph vessels, hair follicles, and sebaceous and sweat glands.
Sweat glands are also called sudoriferous glands. They are small tubular structures situated within and under the skin. They produce sweat. Sweat is a transparent colourless acidic fluid which is composed of fatty acids and minerals. Sweat helps in regulation of body temperature.
Sebaceous glands produce sebum. Sebum is an oily substance composed of fat, cellular debris, and keratin. It protects and lubricates the skin surface that prevents its drying.
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