Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Glands

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements are true of the glands of the skin (Select all that apply) ?

• A)Sebum prevents drying of the skin.
• B)Ceruminous glands open into hair follicles in the axillae.
• C)The secretion of apocrine glands has an individual scent.
• D)Cerumen lubricates movement across the skin.
• E)Sebaceous glands open into hair follicles,especially in the face.
• F)Apocrine glands become more active in stressful situations.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement

A concept in behavioral psychology where a behavior becomes more likely to occur due to the consequence that follows it.

Operant Conditioning

A procedure in learning where the level of a particular behavior is tailored by means of encouragement or correction.

Voluntary Response

A behavioral or physical reaction that occurs as a result of a voluntary action in response to a stimulus.

Secondary Reinforcers

Stimuli that become reinforcing through their association with primary reinforcers; they do not satisfy biological needs but are learned, such as money or praise.