Which glands secrete an oily substance that coats the hair shafts and the epidermal surface?

A) merocrine glands
B) sweat glands
C) mammary glands
D) sebaceous glands


D
Explanation:
A) Merocrine glands do not secrete an oily substance.
B) Sweat glands do not secrete an oily substance.
C) Mammary glands are not associated with hair shafts.

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