Sebaceous glands produce oil from the Dermis layer of the skin. The number of these glands in the skin is hard to calculate.
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No, sweat glands and sebaceous glands are different structures in the body. Sweat glands produce sweat to regulate body temperature, while sebaceous glands produce oil (sebum) to moisturize the skin and hair.
No. Apocrine glands are not sebaceous glands. They are specialized sweat glands.
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Accessory glands associated with the cutaneous membrane include sweat glands and sebaceous glands. Sweat glands produce sweat, which helps regulate body temperature, while sebaceous glands secrete sebum to lubricate and waterproof the skin.
Suderiferous glands are also known as sweat glands, while sebaceous glands are commonly referred to as oil glands.