Question

Describe the sebaceous glands found in the skin.

Answer 1

Sebaceous glands: 

• They are compound alveolar glands which are formed as an outgrowth of the hair follicle. 
• They are holocrine in function & open outside through the hair follicle. 
• They secrete an oily substance called sebum. 
• The sebum makes the skin & hair waterproof. The sebum has ergosterol which forms vitamin – D in presence of U-V rays of sun-light