NREMT Paramedic

Category - Medical

What makes the epidermis pliable and watertight?
  1. Sweat
  2. Sebum
  3. Water
  4. Oil
Explanation
Answer: B - Sebum makes the epidermis pliable and watertight. Sebum is the fatty secretion from the sebaceous gland. It lubricates the skin. The subcutaneous layer of the skin insulates the body and is comprised of fat and connective tissues. The dermis contains blood vessels, sweat glands, and hair follicles. It additionally contains nerves and sebaceous glands.
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