Excessive flow of oil from the sebaceous glands is called:

A) scabies.
B) hidrosis.
C) hidradenitis.
D) seborrhea.


D
Explanation:
A) Scabies is a disease caused by the itch mite.
B) Hidrosis is sweating.
C) Hidradenitis is inflammation of the sweat glands.
D) Correct.

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