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which of the following statements is not true, concerning the sebaceous glands?
sebaceous glands function in thermoregulation
sebaceous glands secrete into hair follicles, while sebaceous follicles secrete onto the skin surface
when arrector pili muscles contract, they squeeze the sebaceous glands, which releases the sebum
they secrete an oily lipid that helps lubricate keratin of hair shafts and the surrounding skin
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Brief Explanations
- Thermoregulation is done by sweat glands (eccrine), not sebaceous glands (which secrete sebum for lubrication). The other statements about sebaceous glands' secretion routes, arrector pili interaction, and sebum function are true.
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Sebaceous glands function in thermoregulation