Which of the following statements are true of the glands of the skin? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)
A)Sebum prevents drying of the skin.
B)Ceruminous glands open into hair follicles in the axillae.
C)The secretion of apocrine glands has an individual scent.
D)Cerumen lubricates movement across the skin.
E)Sebaceous glands open into hair follicles, especially in the face
F)Apocrine glands become more active in stressful situations.

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A) Sebum is a oily substance that is secreted by the sebaceous glands and it helps to prevent drying of the skin.
C) Apocrine glands are present in areas like the axillae and genital region and their secretions have an individual scent.
E) Sebaceous glands open into hair follicles, especially in the face, and secrete sebum onto the skin's surface.
F) Apocrine glands become more active in stressful situations and their secretions can contribute to body odor. 
B and D are false statements. Ceruminous glands secrete earwax, not sweat, and cerumen is not used to lubricate skin movement.

Which of the Following Statements Are True of the Glands