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Oil glands also become active and give o...

Oil glands also become active and give out an oily, wax like secretion called

A

Sebum

B

Estrogen

C

Progesterone

D

None of them

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the name of the oily, wax-like secretion produced by active oil glands. 2. **Identifying the Options**: The options provided are: - A) Sebum - B) Estrogen - C) Progesterone - D) None of them 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Estrogen and Progesterone**: These are hormones related to the reproductive system and are not oily secretions. They are produced by glands but are not what the question is asking for. - **Sebum**: This is a secretion that is known to be oily and wax-like. It is produced by sebaceous glands, which are oil glands in the skin. 4. **Conclusion**: Since the question specifically mentions an oily, wax-like secretion and the only relevant option is Sebum, we can conclude that the correct answer is A) Sebum. 5. **Final Answer**: The oily, wax-like secretion produced by active oil glands is called **Sebum**. ---
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