Biology
How is the outer surface of the skin made waterproof?
Skin
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The oily secretion (sebum) of sebaceous gland makes the skin waterproof.
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The statements given below have some parts printed in bold face. In case these parts are incorrect rewrite these in correct form.
- All mammals are ectothermal.
- Hibernation is also known as summer sleep.
- Human body temperature normally is 98.6°F (37°C).
- Vigorous activity in a cold day overheats you.
- The principal heat-regulating centre is located in the thyroid.
- Increased body heat causes vasoconstriction.
- Facial hair in humans contributes to sex differences.
If for some reason the sebaceous glands fail to function:
- the body will not be able to regulate the body temperature
- the skin will turn darker with more melanin
- the hairs will fail to grow
- the skin will turn dry and rough