Question

question 3
which of the following statements is false?
a most sebaceous glands are connected by a duct to the upper portion of the hair follicle
b secretions from sebaceous glands oil the hair and skin
c secretions from sebaceous glands provide protection against bacteria
d sebaceous secretions are lipid soluble
e sebaceous glands are an example of apocrine glands

Explanation:

Sebaceous glands are holocrine glands, not apocrine glands. Apocrine glands have a different secretion mechanism compared to sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands secrete sebum which oils hair and skin (B is true), provides some antibacterial protection (C is true as sebum has some antimicrobial properties), is lipid - soluble (D is true as sebum is made of lipids), and most are connected to the upper hair follicle (A is true).

Answer:

E. Sebaceous glands are an example of apocrine glands