Sebum is a secretion that
A) cools the skin and eliminates certain drugs.
B) lubricates skin and helps defend against bacteria.
C) maintains water balance through waterproofing the skin.
D) acts as a pheremone once reproductive maturity is reached.

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Sebum is an oily secretion produced by sebaceous glands that helps to lubricate the skin and hair, and it also has antibacterial properties that help defend against bacteria.

Sebum Is a Secretion That