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Which of the following glands are found in the skin of mammals?

  1. Cutaneous glands
  2. Ceruminous glands
  3. Sudorific glands
  4. Sebaceous glands
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Ceruminous glands (wax glands) are found in the external ear cavity. They secrete ear wax (cerumen).
Cutaneous glands are found in the skin of mammals. Their secretion helps lubricate the root of hair.
Sudorific glands are found in the skin of mammals. They secrete sweat to cool the body.
Sebaceous glands are found in the skin of mammals. They secrete oily substance to lubricate base of hair.
 

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