Texas Class A Barber Written ExamAnatomy and PhysiologyEasy
During a scalp analysis, a barber observes a client's scalp is excessively oily. This condition is primarily due to the overactivity of which specialized glands located in the dermis?
- AApocrine glands
- BEccrine glands
- CSebaceous glands
- DSudoriferous glands
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Correct answer: C. Sebaceous glands
Sebaceous glands are exocrine glands in the dermis that produce sebum, an oily substance. Overactivity of these glands leads to excessively oily skin and scalp.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Apocrine glands are a type of sweat gland primarily found in axillary and genital areas, producing a thicker sweat.
- B. Eccrine glands are the most common type of sweat gland, producing watery sweat for thermoregulation.
- D. Sudoriferous glands are sweat glands, producing perspiration, not oil.
Sebaceous Glands
Glands in the dermis that produce and secrete sebum, an oily substance that lubricates the skin and hair.
- Associated with hair follicles.
- Sebum helps waterproof and protect skin.
- Overactivity leads to oily skin/scalp and can contribute to acne.
Memory trick: Sebum's secret from sebaceous glands keeps skin slick and supple.