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ZOO 101 The Skin Objective Question

Question

The 'surface film' on the skin is made up of which two substances?
Options
A Water and melanin
B Keratin and salt
C Urea and oil
D Sebum and sweat
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The surface film is a combination of sebum (oil) from sebaceous glands and sweat from sweat glands.

Hint

It is a mixture of an oily substance and a watery one.

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