accessory structures SEBACEOUS (OIL) GLANDS

Question 1

characteristics

Answer 1

a. exocrine and holocrine
b. reside almost entirely in dermis
c. oily secretion (sebum)
d. prevents drying of hair/skin -may inhibit bacterial growth
e. most empty into hair follicle
some directly onto skin
f. found everywhere except palms and soles

Question 2

acne

Answer 2

sebaceous glands very active at puberty
-zit=clogged gland