Which Glands Secrete an Oily Substance That Coats the Hair

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which glands secrete an oily substance that coats the hair shafts and the epidermal surface?

• A) merocrine glands
• B) sweat glands
• C) mammary glands
• D) sebaceous glands

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