Anatomy & SciencesQuestion 275 of 484
Sebaceous glands open into which structure rather than directly onto the skin surface?
a.The arrector pili muscle
b.The hair follicle
c.The Pacinian corpuscle
d.The sweat duct
Explanation
Most sebaceous (oil) glands empty their sebum into a hair follicle, lubricating the hair and skin together. Sudoriferous (sweat) glands, in contrast, have their own ducts that open onto the surface.
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