Question

chapter 5 homeostatic imbalance question 7
1 part of 1 point

overactive sebaceous glands can cause...

fine hairs on the forehead to become brittle.

the foreheads skin to become dry.

bacteria on the foreheads skin to grow and multiply freely.

seborrhea, a disease characterized by red, itchy lesions on the scalp.

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Explanation:

Sebaceous glands secrete sebum. Overactive sebaceous glands can lead to seborrhea, which has red, itchy scalp lesions. The other options: brittle hairs/dry skin are opposite (sebum moisturizes), and bacteria growth isn't the direct main effect of overactive glands here.

Answer:

D. seborrhea, a disease characterized by red, itchy lesions on the scalp.