The ________ glands produce an oily substance called sebum that is secreted onto hairs to keep them soft and pliable and also to prevent bacteria from growing on the skin.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
sebaceous
Sebaceous glands are more commonly called oil glands because they produce an oily substance called sebum that helps keep hairs soft and pliable.
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