Question 1 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A
Both sweat glands and sebaceous glands are exocrine glands, meaning they release their secretions through ducts. They are also both found in the cutaneous membrane, or skin. Sebaceous glands secrete oil that softens and moisturizes skin, but sweat glands do not; sweat helps regulate body temperature, while sebaceous glands do not.
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