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A 17-year-old boy comes to the doctor with a history of acne vulgaris located on his face and back. The development of acne vulgaris is strongly linked to overstimulation of specific intraepithelial glands, which then cause an overproduction of oily secretions. Which of the following glands are the glands in question

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A 17-year-old boy comes to the doctor with a history of acne vulgaris located on his face and back. The development of acne vulgaris is strongly linked to overstimulation of specific intraepithelial glands, which then cause an overproduction of oily secretions. Which of the following glands are the glands in question

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The glands in question are the sebaceous glands. These glands are found in the skin and are responsible for producing an oily substance called sebum. Overstimulation of these glands can lead to an overproduction of sebum, which can then clog the pores and lead to acne vulgaris.

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