Sentences with phrase «oily substance secreted»

It turns out that this particular yeast breaks down sebum (a waxy, oily substance secreted from the skin) and then consumes the fatty acids found in sebum.

Broccoli, Kale and Spinach are great for gorgeous locks - and are excellent sources of vitamins C and A, which are needed to produce an oily substance secreted by your hair follicles called sebum.

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They secrete enzymes that help break down fats in sebum, the oily substance made in sebaceous glands.

Technically, what we see and describe as «glands» are actually anal sacs, which contain the glands that secrete an oily, strong - smelling substance.

These sacs are filled with a foul - smelling, oily substance that naturally secretes when stool is passed.

Most birds have a uropygial gland that secretes an oily substance that helps waterproof the bird and also contains vitamin D precursors.

They secrete an oily substance called sebum that is transported to the skin surface via microscopic ducts.

The secreted substance is normally an oily, brownish fluid that packs a strong odor.»