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which of the following is not a function of the exocrine sweat gland? it conditions the surrounding skin with its lipid secretion. it uses dermicidin as antibiotic protection. it interferes with adhesion of microorganisms. it cools the surface of the skin. it excretes electrolytes.
Exocrine sweat glands secrete a watery fluid mainly for thermoregulation (cooling the skin), they secrete electrolytes, use dermicidin for antibacterial protection and can interfere with microorganism adhesion. Sebaceous glands, not exocrine sweat glands, condition the skin with lipid - secretion.
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It conditions the surrounding skin with its lipid secretion.