the sebaceous glands are part of the exocrine glands system.
the sebaceous glands are part of the exocrine glands system.
the sebaceous glands are part of what system?
exocrine glands
sebaceous glands are part of the body's integumentary system and serve to protect the body against microorganisms. sebaceous glands secrete acids that form the acid mantle. this is a thin, slightly acidic film on the surface of the skin that acts as a barrier to microbes that might penetrate the skin. the ph of the skin is between 4.5 and 6.2, an acidity that helps to neutralize the alkaline nature of contaminants. sebaceous lipids help maintain the integrity of the skin barrier, and supply vitamin e to the skin.









































section::::function.:unique sebaceous glands.
sebaceous gland
sebaceous glands are also found in hairless areas (glabrous skin) of the eyelids, nose, penis, labia minora, the inner mucosal membrane of the cheek, and nipples. some sebaceous glands have unique names. sebaceous glands on the lip and mucosa of the cheek, and on the genitalia, are known as fordyce spots, and glands on the eyelids are known as meibomian glands. sebaceous glands of the breast are also known as montgomery's glands.









































section::::structure.:development.
sebaceous gland