Suppose that you had a congenital condition that prevented your body from forming holocrine glands. If that were the case, which statement would be most accurate?

A. Your nerves could not transmit signals.
B. You would have difficulty breathing.
C. Your skin would become excessively dry for lack of oil from sebaceous glands.
D. Your bones would be like rubber.
E. You would be unable to digest your food.


Answer: C

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