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directions: use the article \do pimple patches really work?\ to answer the questions below. what is the function, or purpose, of sebum? a to prevent skin from drying out b to grow hair c to kill bacteria on the skin d to grow new skin cells what is the first stage in the development of a pimple? a inflammation starts in a pore. b bacteria infect a pore. c a pore becomes clogged. d oil on the skin reacts with oxygen in the air. 3. which of the following is not a potential benefit of pimple patches? a they can speed up healing. b they can prevent pores from becoming clogged. c they can release bacteria - killing compounds into the skin. d they can keep people from picking at pimples. changes in hormones are the main cause of breakouts. why? a these changes cause the number of bacteria on the skin to increase. b these changes increase the number of dead skin cells. c these changes make pores much larger. d these changes cause skins glands to produce more oil. 5. hydrocolloid bandages are often applied to wounds after surgery. use what you learned in the article about how pimple patches work to explain why.

Explanation:

1. Sebum is an oily substance produced by the skin's sebaceous glands to prevent the skin from drying out.
2. The first step in pimple - formation is when a pore becomes clogged with sebum, dead skin cells, etc.
3. Pimple patches don't prevent pores from becoming clogged as their main functions are to speed up healing, release antibacterial compounds, and prevent picking.
4. Hormonal changes cause the skin's oil - producing glands to produce more oil, leading to breakouts.
5. Hydrocolloid bandages, like pimple patches, create a moist environment which is beneficial for wound healing as it helps in cell regeneration and prevents infection.

Answer:

1. A. to prevent skin from drying out
2. C. A pore becomes clogged
3. B. They can prevent pores from becoming clogged
4. D. These changes cause skin's glands to produce more oil
5. Hydrocolloid bandages create a moist environment for wound healing, similar to how pimple patches work for pimples. They can help in cell regeneration and prevent infection.