Question

use the drop - down menus to determine which structures of the exocrine system are described below.
goblet cells secrete mucus that protect organs
pancreas secretes enzymes that aid in digestion
lacrimal glands secrete tears
keep the skin hydrated and soft
sweat glands
oil glands
lacrimal glands
salivary glands

Explanation:

To determine the correct structure for "keep the skin hydrated and soft", we analyze the functions of the options:

• Sweat glands: Secrete sweat for thermoregulation and waste removal, not primarily for skin hydration/softening.
• Oil glands (sebaceous glands): Secrete sebum, which lubricates and keeps the skin hydrated and soft.
• Lacrimal glands: Secrete tears (for eye lubrication/protection), not related to skin.
• Salivary glands: Secrete saliva (for digestion), not related to skin.

So the correct structure is oil glands.

Answer:

oil glands