Exocrine Glands That Secrete Oil Directly on to Hair Follicles

Question

Exocrine glands that secrete oil directly on to hair follicles are called
A)sudoriferous glands
B)apocrine glands
C)ceruminous glands
D)eccrine glands
E)sebaceous glands

Accepted Answer

Exocrine glands that secrete oil directly onto hair follicles are called sebaceous glands. Sudoriferous glands secrete sweat, apocrine glands secrete sweat and pheromones, ceruminous glands secrete ear wax, and eccrine glands are another name for sweat glands.