What glands are associated with hair follicles?
The glands associated with hair follicles are the sebaceous glands and the apocrine glands.
Sebaceous glands: These glands are located in the upper part of the hair follicle and secrete an oily substance called sebum. Sebum helps to keep the skin and hair moisturized and protected.
Apocrine glands: These glands are located in the lower part of the hair follicle and secrete a milky fluid that contains proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates. This fluid is responsible for the characteristic odor of sweat, which becomes more noticeable during puberty.
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