Sebum Is a Secretion That

question 27

Multiple Choice

Sebum is a secretion that

• A) cools the skin and eliminates certain drugs.
• B) lubricates skin and helps defend against bacteria.
• C) maintains water balance through waterproofing the skin.
• D) acts as a pheremone once reproductive maturity is reached.

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