Which of the following is the function of the oil gland?

To produce sweat

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To prevent skin from getting dry

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To mix with sweat

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To form cysts

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Solution

The correct option is B
To prevent skin from getting dry

Oil gland which is present right under your skin, or in the epidermal layer of the skin, to be precise. It releases tiny drops or small amounts of oil onto the surface of the skin through its gland where the skin is too dry. It also helps to keep our body cool.

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